Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil Receives Diagnosis of Skin Cancer - Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil diagnosed with skin cancer
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, according to his treating physician, Dr. Claudio Birolini. The diagnosis was made following a surgery on Sunday, September 15, 2025, during which two suspicious skin lesions were removed. The specific type of squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed in Bolsonaro was not specified, but it was noted that it is not the mildest form, nor the most aggressive. The exact location of the skin lesions was not disclosed.
Following the surgery, Bolsonaro spent a night in the general hospital. However, the location of the hospital was not specified. On Tuesday, he was hospitalized again due to nausea, dizziness, and low blood pressure. It is unclear whether these symptoms are related to his skin cancer diagnosis or a separate health issue.
Examination also revealed residual signs of a recent lung infection in Bolsonaro, but the specific nature of the infection was not detailed. The article did not provide any information on his current health status or prognosis.
Bolsonaro has had to seek medical attention several times in the past due to complications from a stabbing during the 2018 election campaign. Last week, he was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for his role in a coup attempt following his election defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He is currently under house arrest.
The diagnosis of skin cancer comes as Bolsonaro faces legal troubles. The skin cancer will require regular medical monitoring. However, the article did not provide any information on a treatment plan for Bolsonaro's skin cancer. Bolsonaro was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.
