Brazilian President Lula Discharged After Skin Tumor Removal; Doctors Advise Rest
Brazilian President Lula da Silva, 80, underwent successful surgery to remove a skin tumor (basal cell carcinoma) and treat a thumb inflammation. He was discharged the same day and is expected to resume duties shortly.
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(CNA Correspondent Tang Ya-ling in São Paulo, 24th) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged this evening after receiving two treatments, including the removal of a skin tumor. The medical team noted that the surgery went smoothly and is not expected to affect Lula's daily work schedule, though they recommended he rest for a few days to ensure complete recovery.
According to comprehensive reports from media such as CNN Brazil, the 80-year-old Lula underwent treatment today at the Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo to remove a skin tumor and treat his right thumb. Attending physician Roberto Kalil Filho stated that the lesion on his head was a basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. It is considered a routine medical procedure with no major health risks. The other treatment involved an injection for inflammation in his right thumb.
The doctor emphasized that Lula is recovering well. He only needs to keep a dressing on his head for about a month and follow sun protection measures, such as wearing a hat and using sunscreen. Although Lula intends to resume his public schedule as early as next Monday, the medical team still advised him to rest for a few days to ensure full recovery.
This is not the first time Lula has been hospitalized for health reasons. In recent years, he underwent surgery for an intracranial hematoma caused by a fall, as well as a hip replacement and multiple treatments for skin lesions. Doctors continue to monitor the condition of his throat, where he had cancer in 2011.
Despite receiving medical treatments multiple times, Lula maintains a busy presidential schedule. The medical team stated that this treatment will not affect his ability to perform his duties, indicating that his health remains within a controllable range. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang)
(CNA Correspondent Tang Ya-ling in São Paulo, 24th) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged this evening after receiving two treatments, including the removal of a skin tumor. The medical team noted that the surgery went smoothly and is not expected to affect Lula's daily work schedule, though they recommended he rest for a few days to ensure complete recovery.
According to comprehensive reports from media such as CNN Brazil, the 80-year-old Lula underwent treatment today at the Hospital Sírio-Libanês in São Paulo to remove a skin tumor and treat his right thumb. Attending physician Roberto Kalil Filho stated that the lesion on his head was a basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. It is considered a routine medical procedure with no major health risks. The other treatment involved an injection for inflammation in his right thumb.
The doctor emphasized that Lula is recovering well. He only needs to keep a dressing on his head for about a month and follow sun protection measures, such as wearing a hat and using sunscreen. Although Lula intends to resume his public schedule as early as next Monday, the medical team still advised him to rest for a few days to ensure full recovery.
This is not the first time Lula has been hospitalized for health reasons. In recent years, he underwent surgery for an intracranial hematoma caused by a fall, as well as a hip replacement and multiple treatments for skin lesions. Doctors continue to monitor the condition of his throat, where he had cancer in 2011.
Despite receiving medical treatments multiple times, Lula maintains a busy presidential schedule. The medical team stated that this treatment will not affect his ability to perform his duties, indicating that his health remains within a controllable range. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang)