Overview

• Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with a high-grade, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (Gleason score 9) that has metastasized to his bones, indicating Stage 4 disease.
• Biden and his family are consulting with physicians to explore treatment options, including hormone-based therapies, which could help manage the disease effectively.
• In his first public response, Biden expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, sharing a message of resilience and hope on social media alongside a photo with his wife, Jill Biden.
• Political leaders from across the spectrum, including Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama, have extended well-wishes, underscoring bipartisan support during this challenging time.
• Biden’s diagnosis highlights his long-standing connection to cancer advocacy, including his leadership of the Cancer Moonshot initiative and personal experiences with the disease in his family.