Small nodule found in Joe Biden's prostate during routine exam at a hospital in Philadelphia

WASHINGTON — A spokesperson confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday that a small nodule was discovered in former President Joe Biden’s prostate during a routine physical exam at a Philadelphia hospital.

“In a routine physical exam a small nodule was found in the prostate which necessitated further evaluation,” a spokesperson told ABC News.

Finding a “small nodule” can indicate various conditions and will necessitate further testing to determine the underlying cause. These nodules are common as men age, and it is too early to ascertain whether it is a harmless lump due to inflammation or a more serious issue.

Previously, in February 2023 while serving as president, Biden had a cancerous lesion removed from his chest, and prior to taking office, he underwent Mohs surgery to extract several non-melanoma skin cancers.

“As expected, the biopsy confirmed that the small lesion was basal cell carcinoma,” White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said at the time. “All cancerous tissue was successfully removed. No further treatment is required.”

“Basal cell carcinoma lesions do not tend to ‘spread’ or metastasize, as some more serious skin cancers such as melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma are known to do,” O’Connor explained. “They do, however, have the potential to increase in size, resulting in a more significant issue as well as increased challenges for surgical removal.”

O’Connor said the “site of the biopsy has healed nicely and the President will continue dermatologic surveillance as part of his ongoing comprehensive healthcare.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

ABC News’ Sony Salzman contributed to this report.

WPVI contributed to this report.

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