The White House physician announced on Thursday that the U.S. President underwent a procedure to remove polyps from his colon, noting that the tumor was benign. The White House doctor stated in a report that the colon tumor, which was removed last week during a laparoscopic procedure, "is a slow-growing benign tumor, but it may be a precursor to potential cancer," affirming that no further action is necessary at this time. Biden, who is 79 years old, is the oldest president in U.S. history. Despite ongoing speculation about whether he will run for re-election in 2024, Biden stated he expects to do so, amid speculation that his advanced age might lead him to reconsider.
In a previous detailed health report, the White House physician declared that the U.S. president is "in good health" and "capable" of performing his duties as president after undergoing a routine medical examination. Dr. Kevin O'Connor mentioned that the president is taking three prescription medications along with two over-the-counter drugs. He noted, "The president remains a healthy and strong man," stressing that he is "capable of successfully carrying out the responsibilities of the presidency."
The White House announced that Biden resumed his presidential duties around 4:35 p.m. UTC on Friday, after temporarily handing them over to Vice President Kamala Harris due to undergoing surgery that required anesthesia. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tweeted that the president, who underwent a routine colonoscopy, spoke to Harris and his chief of staff "about 11:35 this morning. He was in good spirits and resumed his duties at that moment."
