Former US President Biden Diagnosed Aggressive Prostate Cancer With Bone Metastasis

Former President Joe Biden was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer characterized by a Gleason score of 9, indicating a high-grade and fast-spreading disease that has metastasized to his bones. His diagnosis came after he experienced increasing urinary symptoms, and his office has stated that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, suggesting it can be effectively managed with treatment options currently being reviewed by Biden and his family. This revelation has drawn public attention, including supportive messages from figures like former President Barack Obama, and has had a noticeable, though temporary, impact on financial markets, particularly in the cryptocurrency sector where risk sentiment shifted. The timing and details of Biden's diagnosis have sparked speculation about how long his health issues were known and whether they influenced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. Despite the aggressive nature of the cancer, prostate cancer generally has favorable treatment outcomes, especially when hormone-sensitive. Biden, the oldest person to have held the U.S. presidency, is now focusing on treatment and recovery after leaving office earlier this year.