Lee Zeldin, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced in a social media post Sunday afternoon that he has undergone surgery for skin cancer on his face.
He said he is now cancer-free, but wanted to share a warning to others to be careful and on alert.
He also shared a photo of his face, showing the stitched-up incision on his nose.
Zeldin’s message is below:
PSA: Wear sunscreen and get your skin checked.
I’m grateful to the incredible medical team at Walter Reed Medical Center who recently fully removed basal cell carcinoma (BCC) from my face.
I’m relieved to be cancer-free, and I want to share my experience to help raise awareness for you and the people you care about.
It started as a small, pearl-colored, dome-shaped lesion on my nose. After a biopsy, it came back positive for BCC.
Fortunately, BCC is a very common and typically slow-growing form of skin cancer. My dermatologist removed it using Mohs surgery, a precise technique that ensures all cancerous tissue is eliminated.
Following the surgery, a plastic surgeon reconstructed part of my nose using cartilage from behind my ear and a local skin flap to restore the area.
Like many people, there were plenty of moments in my life when I spent time in the sun without sunscreen. That was a mistake. Consistently using SPF 30 or higher and getting regular skin checks can go a long way in preventing this.
Working from home today, catching up on Landman, watching the 2027 Super Bowl Champion NY Giants play the Washington Commanders, and hanging with my awesome wife.
Please encourage your friends and family to wear sunscreen and see a dermatologist regularly. Early detection matters. 🙏
PSA: Wear sunscreen and get your skin checked.
I’m grateful to the incredible medical team at Walter Reed Medical Center who recently fully removed basal cell carcinoma (BCC) from my face.
I’m relieved to be cancer-free, and I want to share my experience to help raise awareness… pic.twitter.com/a0FS6TioFU
— Lee Zeldin (@leezeldin) December 14, 2025
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