Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer: What We Know
🩺 Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer
On May 18, 2025, former U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. The diagnosis followed medical evaluations prompted by urinary symptoms and the discovery of a prostate nodule. Despite the severity, doctors noted the cancer is hormone-sensitive, suggesting it may respond well to treatment. Vanity Fair+7The Scottish Sun+7Business Insider+7
🧬 Understanding the Diagnosis
The cancer has been classified with a Gleason score of 9, indicating a highly aggressive form. Metastasis to the bones further complicates the prognosis. However, the hormone sensitivity of the cancer provides a pathway for potential treatment options. El País+3ElHuffPost+3The Scottish Sun+3
🏛️ Public and Political Reactions
The announcement has elicited reactions from across the political spectrum. Former President Donald Trump publicly expressed support and well wishes to Biden and his family via his Truth Social platform, emphasizing a non-partisan stance during this challenging time. The Scottish Sun
📊 Biden’s Health and Political Career
Joe Biden, aged 82, served as the 46th President of the United States from 2021 to 2025. During his presidency, he oversaw major legislative achievements such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. Health concerns led Biden to withdraw from his reelection campaign, and Kamala Harris subsequently became the Democratic nominee but was defeated by Trump in the 2024 general election. El País+2Business Insider+2theguardian.com+2
🔗 Further Reading
- BBC News: Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
- Business Insider: Joe Biden diagnosed with an ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
- El País: Biden sufre un cáncer de próstata agresivo con metástasis
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