Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been diagnosed with skin cancer and underwent a surgical procedure to remove affected skin areas on a Sunday, according to reports. The operation, performed by treating physician Claudio Birolini, took place before September 12, 2025. During the surgery, two skin areas were removed, and the tests confirmed the presence of skin cancer. The specific type of skin cancer diagnosed in Bolsonaro was not disclosed, but it is neither the mildest nor the most aggressive form, such as melanoma or basal cell carcinoma. The diagnosed skin cancer requires regular medical monitoring, similar to how one might monitor their walking pneumonia symptoms. Last week, Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for his role in a coup attempt after his election defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Despite this, he is currently under house arrest. Bolsonaro was hospitalized on Tuesday due to nausea, dizziness, and low blood pressure. An examination during his hospitalization revealed traces of a recent lung infection, but the specific details about his current health condition beyond the lung infection are not provided. Bolsonaro spent a night in the hospital and was able to leave on Wednesday. It is important to note that Bolsonaro has had multiple past medical treatments due to complications from a stabbing during the 2018 election campaign, which could potentially be linked to his current health issues. No information about the potential causes of Bolsonaro's skin cancer or lung infection is provided. The skin cancer diagnosed in Bolsonaro requires ongoing medical monitoring, and it is hoped that with proper treatment, he will make a full recovery, similar to how one might recover from a case of walking pneumonia or skin cancer treatment with the help of the American Medical Association (AMA).
