Joe Biden is not the first - these US presidents also had cancer | Today news

Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of prostate cancer adds his name to a list of US presidents who fought the disease. From the suspected skin cancer of George Washington to Ronald Reagan’s colorectal and skin cancer, cancer touched the lives of several US leaders. From secret operations to public battles, at least seven US presidents – including Washington, Grant, Cleveland, Carter and now Biden – are facing cancer. (Lying photo by Saul Loeb / AFP) (AFP) Former US President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of prostate cancer has once again drawn attention to the health challenges facing the country’s presidents. During American history, many presidents faced different types of cancer, often managing their conditions. Cancer has influenced several US presidents during and after their conditions, which underline how this disease reaches even the highest levels of leadership. From the skin cancer of George Washington in the 18th century to Ronald Reagan’s colorectal cancer in the late 20th century, these cases show the resilience and determination of leaders who face serious health fights under the public eye. Whether it is privately fought or publicly disclosed, the impact of cancer on US presidents offers a striking look at their personal struggle. Here is a look at a few significant cases: George Washington (1st President) – the suspected skin cancer in 1794, George Washington, was treated for a skin lesion believed to be cancer by him and his wife Martha. Dr. James Tate surgically removed the growth, and Washington insisted that additional tissue be cut out as a precaution. Although melanoma was not definitely diagnosed at the time, Washington took further steps to limit the exposure to the sun, including wearing a broad hat and wearing an umbrella. He was subsequently considered cancer -free. Ulysses S. Grant (18th President) throat cancer award was diagnosed with carcinoma of the right tonsillary pillar in 1884, a few years after leaving the presidency. Despite the pain and aggressive nature of the disease, he worked tirelessly to complete his memoirs, which became a literary and financial success. He died of throat cancer at the age of 63 in July 1885. Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th president) – Oral cancer in 1893, during his second term, Cleveland removed a cancerous tumor from the mouth of his mouth in a secret operation on board a private yacht to avoid public panic during a financial crisis. The operation was successful, and Cleveland lived for another 15 years. The full details of the procedure were only announced in 1917 – almost a decade after his death due to heart failure. Herbert Hoover (31st President) – Colorectal Cancer Herbert Hoover later struggled in colorectal cancer, which underwent surgery that included a colectomy. His condition was further complicated by gallstones, cirrhosis and gastro -intestinal bleeding. He died in October 1964 at the age of 90 of a stomach bleeding caused by a Deelafoy lesion. Lyndon B. Johnson (36th President) – Skin cancer The New York Times later revealed that Johnson had undergone a secret operation for skin cancer on his ankle while he was still in office. The procedure was kept from the public eye at the time, in accordance with the practice of the era of presidential privacy on health issues. Jimmy Carter (39th President) – Metastatic melanoma In 2015, Jimmy Carter was diagnosed with advanced melanoma spreading to his liver and brain. It is striking that after the operation, radiation and immunotherapy with the breakthrough drug Keytruda, he has announced that he is cancer-free a few months later. Carter continued his humanitarian work until his 1990s and inspired many people with his resilience and grace. Ronald Reagan (40th President) – Colorectal and Skin Cancer During his second term in 1985, Reagan removed part of his colon due to cancer. Two years later, he was treated for skin cancer. Although he did not die from these diseases, his later years were characterized by a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in 1994. He died in 2004 of complications of the disease and pneumonia, a general condition in Alzheimer’s patients.