Mon May 19 02:30:00 UTC 2025: **Former US President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer**
**Washington D.C. -** Former United States President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office announced Sunday. The 82-year-old Democrat received the diagnosis after experiencing urinary symptoms, which led to the discovery of a prostate nodule.
A press statement revealed that Biden’s cancer has a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating a high degree of abnormality. While the cancer is aggressive, it is reportedly hormone-sensitive, potentially allowing for effective management. The Biden family is currently reviewing treatment options with his medical team.
“The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,” the statement read.
The diagnosis comes as a stark reminder of the Biden family’s past struggles with cancer, as his son, Beau Biden, passed away from the disease in 2015.
Political figures from both sides of the aisle have offered their support. Former President Donald Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election, expressed his condolences on Truth Social. “We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,” Trump said.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who took over the Democratic nomination after Biden dropped out following a disastrous debate against Trump, shared a message of encouragement on X. “Joe is a fighter,” she wrote. “I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.”
Former President Barack Obama also wished Biden well, saying, “Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace.”
The diagnosis has also reignited scrutiny surrounding Biden’s health and cognitive abilities, issues that plagued his unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign. A new book and recently surfaced audio recordings highlighting moments of hesitation and memory lapses have further fueled these concerns.
Amidst the news, a 2022 remark by Biden regarding his cancer diagnosis has resurfaced. At the time, he appeared to suggest environmental factors contributed to his condition, a statement the White House later clarified referred to previously removed skin cancer.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with one in eight men in the United States being diagnosed in their lifetime. While treatable if detected early, it remains the second leading cause of cancer death in men, according to the American Cancer Society.
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