Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to statements released by his office on Sunday. The diagnosis followed a recent medical evaluation after Biden, 82, reported increasing urinary symptoms. Doctors discovered a small nodule on his prostate, and further testing revealed that the cancer had already metastasized to his bones-a sign of advanced disease. The cancer is characterized by a high Gleason score of 9 out of 10, indicating a high-grade, rapidly growing malignancy.
Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, Biden’s medical team noted that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management through hormone therapy or androgen deprivation therapy. This treatment approach can slow the progression of the disease and help manage symptoms, even when the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. Biden and his family are currently consulting with his physicians to determine the most appropriate treatment plan moving forward.
The announcement comes nearly a year after Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race due to ongoing concerns about his health and age. As news of his diagnosis broke, support poured in from across the political spectrum, with public figures and former rivals extending their well wishes. Biden, the oldest person to have served as president in U.S. history, now faces a challenging medical journey, with his prognosis dependent on how well the cancer responds to hormone-based therapies.
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(Source: New York Times | Associated Press)
