Former President Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden, aged 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, as confirmed by his office following urinary symptoms. Despite the severity indicated by a Gleason score of 9, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which may allow for effective management. Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options, and the diagnosis has sparked significant public and bipartisan political support, with figures like President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama expressing their wishes for his recovery. Medical experts have expressed surprise and skepticism about the timing and progression of the diagnosis, noting that with Biden's medical history and access to care, earlier detection would have been expected. Biden himself acknowledged the strength found in adversity in his social media message thanking supporters. The diagnosis has renewed attention on Biden's longstanding commitment to cancer research, including his Cancer Moonshot initiative and personal losses to cancer within his family.