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Three-time Olympic champion Iivo Niskanen said he defeated melanoma at an early stage
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Three-time Olympic champion Iivo Niskanen said he defeated melanoma at an early stage

Finnish skier undergoes two operations after discovering malignant tumor

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  • Three-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Iivo Niskanen announced that he was diagnosed with melanoma at an early stage.
  • The athlete underwent two operations and resumed training.

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Iivo Niskanen is a three-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing from Finland.

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Three-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Iivo Niskanen (Finland) said that he was diagnosed with melanoma at an early stage. His words are quoted by RT in Russian with reference to the press service of the Finnish Ski Association.

“During the examination, the dermatologist recommended removing a mole on the sole of the foot. Further examinations showed that this was an early stage of a malignant skin tumor, the treatment of which required a repeat operation to ensure a sufficient supply of healthy tissue,” the athlete said.

Melanoma was discovered in early summer after a mole was removed. The 34-year-old skier underwent two operations, which forced him to miss the national team's summer training camp.

“So I got away with only a couple of operations and a lot of fear. Now it’s especially nice that the training goes on schedule, and between classes I can sleep at home next to my newborn baby. No matter what, I look forward to the start of the competitive season with confidence,” Niskanen added on his Instagram (a social network banned in Russia; owned by Meta, a recognized extremist organization and banned in the Russian Federation).

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  • How will the athlete return to official competitions?

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