Joe Biden Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer, Begins Treatment
Former President Joe Biden is currently receiving treatment for prostate cancer, his office announced on Sunday, May 18.
Ongoing urinary issues prompted medical evaluations, which led to the discovery of a prostate abnormality. Further testing confirmed a diagnosis of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The cancer has been classified as aggressive, with a high Gleason score of 9, indicating a serious stage of the illness. Despite the severity, doctors say the disease is responsive to hormone therapy, which provides a promising path for treatment.
Biden, who held the presidency from 2021 to 2025, was the 46th leader of the United States and made history as the first to reach 80 years of age while serving in office.
His decades-long political career includes time as Vice President and many years in the U.S. Senate. News of his diagnosis has sparked concern but also hope, as his medical team believes the cancer can be effectively managed. The former president is reportedly in stable condition and surrounded by close family and healthcare professionals. His office has pledged to keep the public informed as he continues with treatment and recovery efforts.
Biden has posted about the diagnosis on his Instagram. He shared a picture of himself with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, with an uplifting caption.
“Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places,” it reads. “Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.”
More news to come as the story develops.
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