Former President Joe Biden has spoken out about his latest cancer diagnosis
Following the news of his ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis, former president Joe Biden has issued a statement.
History of health concerns for Biden highlighted.
Questions about Biden’s health have circled since his campaign days—and only intensified after he took office.
With just three months left in the campaign, Biden dramatically pulled out and passed the baton to Harris.
A shaky 90-minute performance in a televised debate reignited whispers about Biden’s cognition and stamina.
The administration slammed speculation, saying Biden was not suffering from Alzheimer’s or related conditions.
In his public announcement, he said stepping down was “in the best interest of my party and the country.”
Following Biden’s exit, Trump defeated Kamala Harris and reclaimed the Oval Office.
This isn’t Biden’s first brush with cancer. In February 2023, he had skin cancer removed from his chest.
In 2021, Biden had a benign polyp removed from his colon that doctors said was “potentially pre-cancerous.”
Biden has long been personally connected to the fight against cancer after the tragic loss of his son.
His eldest son Beau died in 2015 from glioblastoma, a brutal and aggressive form of brain cancer.
Fueled by grief, Biden spearheaded the “Cancer Moonshot” to slash the cancer death rate by 50% in the next 25 years.
A Gleason score of 9 means the cancer cells look extremely abnormal and are likely to spread rapidly.
Joe Biden’s diagnosis confirmed.
On Sunday, the 82-year-old’s team confirmed he had been diagnosed with stage nine prostate cancer.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule,” the official release stated.
Doctors confirmed a “Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.”
“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive,” the statement continued.
Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment plans alongside top specialists.
Cancer Research UK notes Grade Group 5 is the most aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Despite the severity, hormone-sensitive cancers often respond well to targeted therapy and hormone suppression.
With the cancer now in his bones, Biden’s care will focus on pain management, mobility, and quality of life.
Trump’s reaction unveiled.
The former president took to his platform, Truth Social, with a message no one expected.
“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,” Trump wrote.
“We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family,” he continued. “And we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
Trump’s comments have drawn attention for their uncharacteristically calm, almost compassionate tone.
Former presidents’ reactions detailed.
Barack Obama tweeted: “Michelle and I are holding Joe in our hearts tonight. He’s a fighter, and I know he’ll face this with strength.”
George W. Bush released a brief statement: “Laura and I are praying for Joe Biden and his family. Cancer touches us all.”
Bill Clinton chimed in, saying: “Hillary and I send our love and support to Joe and Jill. We’ve seen his resilience firsthand.”
Vice President Kamala Harris called the news “deeply personal” and said Biden “continues to lead with courage.”
America waits as former president fights for his life.
Political analysts say Trump’s response could be seen as “an olive branch in a time of personal crisis.”
Others suspect it may be a strategic move to polish his image.
In a post on X, the 82-year-old shared a picture of himself, his wife, Jill, and their cat, as he broke his silence on the diagnosis.
“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.