Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has begun preventive radiation treatment following a diagnosis of early-stage skin cancer. The treatment comes after a basal cell lesion was removed from his scalp last month. Despite his health issues, Lula is expected to continue his daily activities and is preparing for a potential fourth presidential run in October.
- ▪Lula has started 15 sessions of preventive radiotherapy after being diagnosed with early-stage skin cancer.
- ▪He had a basal cell lesion removed on April 24, which was diagnosed as cancerous.
- ▪Lula is expected to maintain his daily activities without restrictions during treatment.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 22:53:55 +0800 |
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Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosisSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks on during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File PhotoPublished May 25, 2026, 10:53 PMUpdated May 25, 2026, 10:53 PMBRASILIA/SAO PAULO, May 25 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has started preventive radiation treatment after being diagnosed with early-stage skin cancer, doctors treating the 80-year-old leftist leader and his office said on Monday.Lula had a basal cell lesion removed on April 24."It was decided to proceed with complementary treatment with preventive, superficial radiotherapy on the scalp,"…
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