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Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Bones

The former president, 82, is consulting with medical experts on treatment options, with hormone sensitivity offering a path for management despite the cancer's severity.

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FILE - President Joe Biden speaks to the media in North Charleston, S.C., Jan. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)
Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer
former US president Joe Biden is seen arriving at the Pope's Funeral at the Vatican in Rome, Italy on 26 April, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Biden's diagnosis, confirmed Friday, revealed a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone, indicating an aggressive form of the disease.
  • The cancer is hormone-sensitive, which provides potential for effective management through hormone therapy and other treatments.
  • The diagnosis followed the discovery of a prostate nodule during a routine physical after Biden reported urinary symptoms earlier this month.
  • Biden and his family are currently at their Wilmington, Delaware home, consulting with physicians to determine the best course of treatment.
  • This marks a significant health challenge for Biden, who has a history of previous cancer-related health issues and has championed cancer treatment initiatives, including the 'Cancer Moonshot' program.