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**Summary:**
Following the announcement of former President Joe Biden’s stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis, the White House, under President Donald Trump, addressed concerns about presidential healthcare. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed President Trump’s confidence in his White House physicians, citing his recent physical and vigorous work ethic. Trump expressed sadness and offered well wishes to Biden via social media, though no direct conversation has occurred. The statement from Biden’s team indicates that Biden received the diagnosis following increased urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. The cancer is aggressive but hormone-sensitive, and treatment options are being considered.
**News Article:**
**Trump Confident in White House Doctors Amid Biden Cancer Diagnosis**
WASHINGTON – Following former President Joe Biden’s announcement of his stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis, the White House under President Donald Trump has addressed concerns about the quality of healthcare provided to presidents.
During a press briefing Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump “has full confidence” in his White House physicians.
“Not as far as President Trump is concerned,” Leavitt responded when asked if Trump was worried that White House doctors might have missed early indicators of Biden’s cancer while he was in office. “The White House physician we have here is phenomenal…The team of physicians that take care of the president, particularly at Walter Reed Medical Center, are great. The president had his physical recently, as you know, he had, perfect results. He’s in very good shape.” Leavitt emphasized Trump’s robust health and relentless work ethic.
President Trump expressed his and First Lady Melania Trump’s sympathy for Biden in a social media post, wishing him a “fast and successful recovery.” While no direct contact between the two presidents has occurred, Leavitt indicated Trump would be open to a conversation.
Biden’s team confirmed on Sunday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms, Biden’s team shared in a statement. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. Although characterized as aggressive, the cancer is reportedly hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective management. Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his physicians.
Biden, 82, is the oldest U.S. president.