Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer: Key Details
On May 18, 2025, former U.S. President Joe Biden, aged 82, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. Despite the advanced stage, his medical team reports that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, offering potential avenues for effective treatment. Diagnosis Details The diagnosis followed a routine physical examination where a small nodule was detected in Biden's prostate. Subsequent tests revealed a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating a high-grade, aggressive cancer. The cancer has spread to his bones but has not yet affected lymph nodes or other organs. Treatment Considerations Given the hormone-sensitive nature of the cancer, treatment options such as hormone therapy are being considered. These treatments aim to reduce or block the hormones that fuel cancer growth. Biden and his family are currently consulting with his physicians to determine the […]