Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. His office released a statement on Sunday confirming the diagnosis and stating that he and his family are currently exploring treatment options with medical experts.
Biden, 82, discovered the condition last Friday after experiencing urinary symptoms. His team noted, “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.” This hormone sensitivity offers hope for controlling the illness effectively despite its advanced stage.
Health Concerns and Political Background
The White House has not yet issued a comment regarding the diagnosis. Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has frequently criticized Biden. The former president served from 2021 to 2025 and abruptly ended his re-election campaign last July. A weak debate performance against Trump had caused concern among Democrats, leading to Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the party’s nominee. However, Harris eventually lost to Trump in the November elections.
Even before the debate, Biden’s physical health and mental sharpness were subjects of intense media scrutiny. At the time of his election, he was the oldest person to assume the presidency. Trump, who is now 78, surpassed that record when he defeated Harris last year.
Public Opinion and Party Reflections
Recently, some top Democrats admitted it was a mistake to push Biden as the nominee, given widespread voter concerns about his age. Polls conducted before the debate showed that most Americans, including many Democrats, felt Biden was too old to seek a second term.
One Democratic senator remarked on a Sunday morning news program, “It was a mistake for Democrats to not listen to the voters earlier.” This sentiment reflects ongoing debates within the party regarding candidate selection and voter priorities.
Personal Loss and Cancer Initiatives
Biden’s family has faced cancer before; he lost his son Beau Biden to brain cancer in 2015. In 2022, Biden revived an initiative originally launched during the Obama administration, known as the Cancer Moonshot. This program aims to reduce cancer death rates by at least 50% over the next 25 years.
As Biden and his family navigate this new health challenge, the focus remains on managing the disease effectively and continuing efforts to combat cancer on a broader scale.
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