Jill Biden will undergo surgery to remove a lesion from her eyes following skin cancer screening

First Lady Jill Biden A surgical procedure will be performed to remove a lesion located above her right eye.

On Jan. 4, the White House released a memo from President Joe Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, announcing that Jill Biden, 71, will have an outpatient procedure next week, Jan 11.

“During a routine skin cancer screening, a small lesion was found above the First Lady’s right eye,” tweeted the first lady’s press secretary Vanessa Valdivia, along with the memo that noted, “In an abundance of caution, doctors have recommended that it be removed.”

The memo from Dr. O’Connor states that Jill Biden’s “common outpatient procedure,” known as Mohs surgery, will take place at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. They will examine and remove the tissue during the operation.

“We will offer an update after the procedure is completed and we have more information,” the note said.

NBC News also hears from Valdivia that there is no additional information available beyond the letter, but will provide more after the procedure.

According to Mayo ClinicMohs Surgery is a surgical procedure that involves removing thin skin. layers of skinPay attention to any signs of cancer. “The goal of Mohs surgery is to remove all of the skin cancer without hurting the healthy skin around it,” the site notes.

Jill Biden was also present in April 2021. underwent a “common medical procedure.”

At the time, the White House did not share details about the first lady’s procedure, bit noted that both Jill and Joe Biden would return home and “resume their normal schedule.”

She was finally treated at Walter Reed in July months later. a foot injury While walking on a Hawaiian shore, she was injured.

The first lady’s latest news comes just days after she celebrated the new year with a video collage posted on Instagram.

“Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy New Year,” she captioned the photo-filled clip.

This article was first published on TODAY.com