Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive, Metastatic Prostate Cancer
*Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office announced Sunday. The cancer, identified after he experienced increasing urinary symptoms, has spread to his bones.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” the statement said. “On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”
Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his medical team. His diagnosis comes just months after stepping down from the presidency and re-entering public life, according to TheHill.
Trump Sends Public Message of Support
President Donald Trump offered his condolences shortly after the news broke. Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
The message marked a rare moment of bipartisanship between the two former rivals, highlighting the gravity of Biden’s health situation and the human compassion it drew across political lines.
Health Diagnosis Follows Recent Media Appearances
The diagnosis comes amid Biden’s return to the public stage. Earlier this month, he gave his first post-presidency interview to the BBC and followed it up with an appearance on “The View.” In both interviews, Biden appeared focused and calm, addressing rumors about his cognitive health directly.
On “The View,” Biden responded to media speculation about his mental acuity during his presidency, calling the claims “wrong.” Former First Lady Jill Biden also defended him, adding, “The people who wrote those books were not in the White House with us.”
Allies Stand by Biden Amid Health and Legacy Questions
Before the cancer diagnosis was made public, Biden’s former allies had already been defending his time in office against recent reports and books questioning his cognitive state during the final year of his presidency.
Rep. Jim Clyburn, a close Biden ally, said during an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union”: “The fact of the matter is, I saw Biden often. I talked to him on the telephone very often, and I never saw anything that I thought was outside of the ordinary.”
What Biden’s Diagnosis Means Going Forward
According to medical experts, a Gleason score of 9 with bone metastasis indicates advanced and aggressive prostate cancer. However, the hormone sensitivity noted in Biden’s case provides doctors with viable options for managing the disease, including hormone therapy, targeted drugs, and in some cases, radiation or chemotherapy.
Biden’s team has not yet announced his treatment plan or timeline, but his family’s involvement and transparency signal a commitment to keeping the public informed as he navigates this serious health challenge.
A Nation Watches and Reflects
Biden’s diagnosis comes at a pivotal moment, as many reflect on his legacy, his presidency, and the impact of his leadership. With messages of support pouring in from across the political spectrum, his health journey is now a deeply personal but very public story — one that echoes the strength, resilience, and scrutiny that have defined his decades in public life.
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