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Stamford Mayor Diagnosed With Melanoma, Will Undergo Surgery Tuesday

STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford Mayor David Martin will undergo minor surgery for melanoma early next week. The diagnosis and surgery will not affect his work as mayor, he told reporters Thursday morning.

Dr. Henry Yoon, Physician of Record and Medical Advisor for the City of Stamford, address reporters during a press conference announcing Stamford Mayor David Martin's melanoma treatment.

Dr. Henry Yoon, Physician of Record and Medical Advisor for the City of Stamford, address reporters during a press conference announcing Stamford Mayor David Martin's melanoma treatment.

Photo Credit: Jay Polansky
Stamford Mayor David Martin said he will undergo minor surgery for melanoma early next week. He said the diagnosis and surgery will not affect his work as mayor.

Stamford Mayor David Martin said he will undergo minor surgery for melanoma early next week. He said the diagnosis and surgery will not affect his work as mayor.

Photo Credit: Jay Polansky

“I will be treated with surgery this coming week to remove melanoma in situ," Martin said. He said his prognosis was "excellent" and called the melanoma a "stage-zero" cancer.

Martin said he will undergo the surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Tuesday. He does not expect to stay at the hospital overnight. 

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