New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday received treatment for skin cancer, specifically basal cell carcinoma.

The cancerous growth was removed.

“This #StandUpToCancer day, I encourage all New Yorkers to get that regular checkup on the books. Early detection saves lives,” Ms. Hochul, a Democrat, wrote on X.

Ms. Hochul, 66, disclosed her diagnosis Thursday in a video posted on social media. She called the cancerous growth a “tiny thing on my nose.”

The procedure is not all that intensive, the governor indicated.

“It’s short. It’s not hard,” she said of the procedure, which is performed with local anesthesia. “Everybody needs vigilance. Stay out of the sun, use lots of sunblock and take care of yourself.”

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. About 3.6 million cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Skin cancer itself is among the most common types of cancer, making up more than a third of new cases yearly, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

• Brad Matthews can be reached at bmatthews@washingtontimes.com.