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Niskanen Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Finnish cross-country skiing star Iivo Niskanen has revealed he was diagnosed with acral melanoma, causing him to miss the national team's summer training camps.

The Finnish skier disclosed in a press statement released by the Finnish Ski Federation that he was diagnosed with acral melanoma after a dermatologist recommended removing a mole on his foot during a May check-up. The diagnosis required additional procedures to ensure sufficient margin against healthy tissue. forestarrow.help

'The mole was in a difficult location, especially considering that my feet are my most important work tool,' Niskanen stated. He expressed appreciation for the support from head coach Joakim Abrahamsson and emphasized that his health situation is now under control with training progressing positively despite necessary adjustments.