Joe Biden, 82, diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer

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Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office released on Sunday.

The diagnosis was confirmed on Friday after Biden reported experiencing urinary issues. His medical team is now evaluating possible treatment options, and the former president is consulting closely with doctors and his family.

“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” his office said. “The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”

GLEASON SCORE REVEALS ADVANCED STAGE OF CANCER

Prostate cancers receive a score known as a Gleason score that indicates, on a scale from 1 to 10, how closely the cancerous cells resemble normal cells. Biden’s office reported his score was 9, which means his cancer is amongst the most aggressive.

According to Biden’s office, “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”

Prostate cancer that spreads outside the prostate – especially to the bones, as with Biden – is much harder to treat. Metastasised cancer is more difficult for drugs to target all areas. Yet, cancers that depend on hormones to develop can still be treated with drugs that inhibit hormone production, holding out a glimmer of hope for disease control.

BIDEN’S HEALTH CONCERN

Speculations about Joe Biden’s health had begun during his presidency. His physical and mental sharpness came under question, particularly after a disastrous debate performance in June when he was seeking reelection. Biden eventually dropped out of his bid for a second term following the outrage. Democrat Kamala Harris, who was then the Vice President, then became the party’s nominee but was defeated by Republican Donald Trump in the election.

But in recent days, Biden rejected concerns about his age despite reporting in the new book “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson that aides had shielded the public from the extent of his decline while serving as president.

In February 2023, the 82-year-old had a skin lesion removed from his chest that was a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. And in November 2021, he had a polyp removed from his colon that was a benign, but potentially pre-cancerous lesion.

Biden has long taken an active interest in cancer research, particularly after losing his eldest son, Beau Biden, to brain cancer. In 2022, he launched an initiative called the “Cancer Moonshot,” aiming to reduce cancer-related deaths by half over the next 25 years.

Biden, whose presidency concluded on January 20 with Donald Trump’s inauguration, is currently not holding any public office.

Published By:

Satyam Singh

Published On:

May 19, 2025

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