Biden recently had skin cancer surgery, spokeswoman says
Biden recently had skin cancer surgery, spokeswoman says
A spokeswoman confirmed to CBS News on Thursday that Biden “recently had Mohs surgery.”
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting that Biden had Mohs surgery. The bias is minimal, with a slight slant towards highlighting Biden's health issues. The article's claim is supported by multiple sources, although the specific location of the surgery is only mentioned in some.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Biden recently had Mohs surgery.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer lesions.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Biden underwent surgery and a spokesperson confirmed the procedure.
- Verification Source #1: States that before entering office, Biden had several non-melanoma skin cancers removed with Mohs surgery.
- Verification Source #2: States that before entering office, Biden had several non-melanoma skin cancers removed with Mohs surgery.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3: Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer lesions, a spokesperson said Thursday, the latest health challenge for the former…
- Source 5: ... spokesperson said Thursday, marking the latest health issue for the former president. Spokesperson Kelly Scully confirmed the procedure…