Former President Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer Spread to Bones

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, with a hormone-sensitive status allowing for effective management. The announcement surprised many, including oncologist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, who expressed concern that the diagnosis appeared to have been missed or withheld, noting that Biden had not undergone a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test during his time in office, unlike other presidents. The diagnosis has prompted a wave of support and well wishes from global figures such as the King of the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, former President Barack Obama, and Vice President Kamala Harris, while also triggering skepticism and political accusations from some Republican figures. Biden acknowledged the diagnosis publicly, emphasizing resilience and gratitude for the support received, linking the disease to his personal history with cancer through the loss of his son Beau. The diagnosis renews attention to prostate cancer risks and awareness, highlighting the importance of dispelling myths about the disease's prevalence and risk factors. Overall, Biden's health situation has become a focal point intersecting medical, political, and public discourse.