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Joe Biden, whose full name is Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., has been diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer. The personal office of the 46th President of the United States, announced the news in a statement released on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,” the statement said.
“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”
Following the announcement, people were distraught and wished the former U.S. President a quick recovery.
The next day after his personal office released a statement to announce his cancer diagnosis, Biden took to his official X account to share a heartfelt message. He posted a picture of himself with his wife, Jill, who was holding their cat Willow. He captioned the photo:
“Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.”
More details on former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis
According to Mayo Clinic, prostate cancer refers to a growth of cells which starts in the prostate. The prostate is a bean-sized gland found below the bladder that helps produce semen.
Joe Biden is suffering from a Grade Group 5 prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9, which means that his cells don't look healthy and likely to grow and spread quickly.
Following the announcement of Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, several prominent figures have expressed their wish and support for a quick recovery.
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“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis…We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,” Donald Trump said via his Truth Social account.
“Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery,” former vice president Kamala Harris said via her official X account.
“I’m thinking of the Bidens as they take on cancer, a disease they’ve done so much to try to spare other families from. Wishing you a speedy, full recovery,” Hillary Clinton shared on X.
Many more notable and political figures have shown their support to Joe Biden.
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