I've never heard of a bp with cancer before.

Shedding repeatedly is not uncommon in snakes that are sick or have mites. Not "normal" but normal for your situation.

Pics would help us to tell you if he seems "thin".

I hope its not coming back aggressively, I can't imagine snake surgery being easy to recover from. Poor guy!

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