Overview

• Joe Biden, 82, was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer on May 16, 2025, with metastasis to the bone, but his office confirmed the cancer is hormone-sensitive and can be effectively managed.
• On May 23, Biden attended his grandson Robert Hunter Biden II's high school graduation at Salisbury School in Connecticut, marking his first public appearance since the diagnosis.
• Biden expressed optimism about his health, telling reporters at Bradley International Airport that he is 'feeling great' and reviewing treatment options with his physicians.
• Photos shared by Jill and Ashley Biden on social media showed Biden celebrating the milestone with family members, including his wife Jill and daughter Ashley.
• The announcement of Biden's diagnosis has renewed focus on his health, with discussions about his final months in office and allegations of a cover-up regarding his cognitive decline detailed in a recently published book.