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QUITO — Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso is traveling to a US hospital known for cancer treatment for medical tests, where he could undergo surgery after being diagnosed with melanoma on his right eyelid. His presidency, which he said Tuesday was likely to be high and said it would not affect him.
His Lasso, a former banker and businessman who took office in May of last year, underwent surgery on July 29 to remove cancer in the lower eyelid, but doctors Further testing is recommended. , he said at a press conference before leaving for Houston on Tuesday night. Told.
"I feel very good," Lasso told reporters before leaving. "In the future, in this case, it's an issue that has to be addressed to prevent it from spreading all over my face." .
This is the second time Lasso has traveled to the United States for health reasons. In June 2021, he had surgery to remove a cyst on his lower back.
The president also said that prior to his visit, he was able to determine the topic of the popular vote set to take place next year.
Lasso said he will I am planning to return from the US. He is a member of the Postmedia Network Healthing.ca for information on diseases, conditions, wellness, healthy living, medicines, treatments and more.
