Overview

• Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has spread to the bone, according to his personal office.
• The hormone-sensitive nature of Biden’s cancer allows for effective management, though the advanced stage has raised concerns about earlier detection.
• Biden’s former White House physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, faces scrutiny over whether routine screenings missed signs of cancer during Biden’s presidency.
• Donald Trump’s April physical revealed excellent health metrics, including a perfect cognitive test score, and he expressed full confidence in his medical team.
• A forthcoming book alleges Biden’s aides managed public perception of his health, including avoiding the use of a wheelchair for political optics.