In a deeply personal and emotional announcement, former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has now spread to his bones, his medical team confirmed this Saturday.
According to official reports, the diagnosis followed routine medical screenings after President Biden began experiencing increased urinary discomfort. Further tests revealed a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) — indicating one of the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer.
Despite the seriousness of the condition, doctors emphasized that the cancer remains hormone-sensitive, which opens up potential treatment options such as hormone therapy, targeted radiation, or surgical intervention. The President’s doctors have said his overall resilience and prior good health will aid his chances of recovery.
“He’s a fighter,” said Vice President Kamala Harris. “Joe has faced unimaginable losses and trials before. He’s never backed down — and he won’t this time either.”
This news comes at a time when the former president has already stepped back from public life after choosing not to seek re-election in 2024 — a decision many believed was rooted in ongoing health and age concerns.
Across the political aisle, figures like Donald Trump Jr. and former President Barack Obama expressed support, urging Americans to keep politics aside and pray for Biden’s healing.
The diagnosis has also sparked a surge in public interest around prostate cancer awareness, especially among older men. Google searches for terms like “prostate cancer symptoms”, “Gleason score meaning”, and “is prostate cancer curable?” have skyrocketed in the last 24 hours.
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, but when caught early, it can often be treated effectively. In Biden’s case, however, the disease has metastasized (spread) to bones — making it a Stage 4 diagnosis. Doctors are hopeful but cautious.
“This isn’t the end of the road — not even close,” said one medical expert. “With the right treatment, many patients live meaningful and active lives even after a Stage 4 diagnosis.”
As the nation watches and waits, the outpouring of support for Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden continues to grow.
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