Thursday, 25 November 2021 (YJC)_ The White House doctor said the polyp that was recently removed from Biden's bowel was benign but a precancerous lesion that needed no further action.
A White House doctor said in a letter released Wednesday that a polyp removed from US President Joe Biden's body during a colonoscopy last week was a benign, slow-growing lesion but appeared to be Which is a precancerous lesion that does not require further action at this time.
According to CTV News, Dr. Kevin O'Connor wrote in a letter dated Tuesday:
The polyp was identified as a "tubular adenoma" (a benign tumor of glandular tissue origin) that resembled an adenoma that was removed from Biden's body in 2008.
The White House doctor continued that routine monitoring and care is recommended and that Biden should have another colonoscopy in seven to 10 years.
According to the report, Biden temporarily transferred power to his deputy, Kamala Harris, last Friday for a colonoscopy, making her the first woman in American history to hold the presidency.
In addition to a colonoscopy, Biden underwent a physical examination, and O'Connor announced Friday that the president is "healthy and strong" and ready to take office as president.
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