Overview

• Joe Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday with prostate cancer characterized by a Gleason score of 9, indicating an aggressive, high-grade tumor.
• The cancer has metastasized to his bones but is hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management, according to his office's statement.
• The diagnosis followed the discovery of a prostate nodule during a routine physical and evaluation for urinary symptoms earlier this month.
• Biden and his family are actively reviewing treatment options with his medical team, though no specific plan has been announced yet.
• The diagnosis adds to public scrutiny of Biden’s health, which has been under the spotlight since his presidency and 2024 campaign withdrawal.