🩺 Joe Biden Diagnosed With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement released by his personal office on Sunday.
The 82-year-old former president was evaluated last week after experiencing increased urinary symptoms.
Doctors discovered a prostate nodule, which was later confirmed to be cancerous.
The official statement noted the cancer has a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) — a classification that indicates a more aggressive and advanced stage of the disease.
🔍 Details From Biden’s Medical Team
“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management,” the statement read.
Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his doctors.
A source close to the former president confirmed he is resting at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, as discussions around treatment continue.
The news follows recent reports that Biden was being monitored for a “small nodule” discovered on his prostate.
CNN has requested details on where Biden is receiving medical care.
🧠 Concerns About Age & Health Resurface
Throughout his presidency, questions around Joe Biden’s health and age were a regular part of the political conversation.
These concerns intensified after his widely criticized debate performance against Donald Trump in June 2024 — a moment that ultimately contributed to Biden stepping away from the 2024 presidential race.
Earlier in 2024, Biden underwent a physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
At that time, his physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, reported “no new concerns” and said Biden was “fit for duty.”
Despite that, a new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson reveals that aides privately worried about Biden’s health, even discussing whether a wheelchair might be necessary during a second term.
One anecdote from the book claims Biden didn’t recognize George Clooney at a fundraiser last summer.
💬 Biden & Jill Push Back On Criticism
Earlier this month, Biden appeared with his wife Jill on ABC’s “The View“, where he denied any cognitive decline.
“They are wrong,” he said, pushing back on the narrative.
Jill Biden added, “People who wrote those books weren’t in the White House with us. They didn’t see how hard Joe worked every single day.”
🎗️ Biden’s Cancer Advocacy Legacy
Joe Biden’s connection to cancer is deeply personal.
After losing his son Beau Biden to brain cancer, he launched the Cancer Moonshot initiative to accelerate cancer research and save lives.
The initiative was revived in 2022 with the ambitious goal of cutting U.S. cancer deaths in half within 25 years.
“We’re mobilizing the whole country… I’m confident in our capacity to do that,” Biden said last August. “It’s not just personal — it’s about what’s possible.”
🙏🏽 Sending Strength To The Bidens
As the nation processes this difficult news, support continues to pour in for Joe Biden and his family.
I’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available.
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