Overview

• Joe Biden, 82, was diagnosed last week with Gleason 9 prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to his office.
• Biden's spokesperson confirmed that his last prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test occurred in 2014, aligning with U.S. guidelines that often limit screening for men over 70.
• Medical experts clarified that the Gleason score reflects tumor aggressiveness and not a 'ninth stage' of cancer, countering misinformation spread by Donald Trump.
• Trump suggested Biden may have concealed the diagnosis, questioning why the public was not informed earlier, though Biden's team denies any prior diagnosis before last week.
• The diagnosis has reignited scrutiny of Biden's health during his presidency and his decision to withdraw from the 2024 election race.