Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office. The diagnosis came after Biden experienced worsening urinary symptoms, prompting medical evaluations that revealed a prostate nodule and confirmed the aggressive stage of the disease.
Biden’s cancer has been graded as a 9 on the Gleason scale, indicating a high level of severity. However, his office noted that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which means it can still be effectively managed through treatment. Biden and his family are currently exploring various treatment options.
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While early-stage prostate cancer has a nearly 100 percent five-year survival rate, the outlook for metastatic prostate cancer is more serious, with an average survival rate of around 28 percent. This diagnosis comes after Biden withdrew from his 2024 re-election campaign amid concerns about his age and health.
In a rare moment of bipartisan support, President Donald Trump extended wishes for Biden’s recovery, emphasizing the human side of political rivals.
