Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office confirmed Sunday. It started with the former president experiencing urinary symptoms last week, leading doctors to find a nodule. Further tests on Friday confirmed it as cancer, with a Gleason score of 9, indicating a serious case. He and his family are now talking with doctors to figure out the best treatment plan.
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Confirmed
The Former U.S. President has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that has spread to his bones, his office confirmed Sunday. The diagnosis came after he experienced increasing urinary symptoms last week. Medical tests led to the discovery of a prostate nodule, which was further evaluated. On Friday, doctors confirmed it was prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), a classification indicating a highly aggressive form of the disease.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” his office said in a statement. “On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.”
Next Steps for Biden’s Health
After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, former U.S. President Joe Biden and his family are now working with doctors to figure out the best treatment options. According to his office, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which means there are ways to manage it despite how serious it is.
Right now, he and his family are focused on understanding their options. No one from his team has shared any further details beyond the initial statement confirming the diagnosis. The former president’s health is always a topic of interest, especially given his role in American politics. But for now, it seems his family is taking things one step at a time, talking with doctors and deciding what comes next.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Stay tuned.
