Ex-US President Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer—Family Weighs Next Steps

Former U.S. President Joe Biden is facing a serious health challenge following a recent diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.

The 82-year-old was evaluated last week after noticing unusual urinary symptoms. Tests revealed a prostate nodule, and a subsequent biopsy confirmed it was a highly aggressive form of cancer—with a Gleason score of 9, which doctors consider among the most severe.

Despite the gravity of the diagnosis, there’s a silver lining: the cancer is hormone-sensitive. That means treatments such as hormone therapy may help manage the illness effectively, even if it has already begun to spread.

According to a statement from Biden’s personal office, he is currently at home in Wilmington, Delaware, where he and his loved ones are discussing care options with his doctors.

The news comes just days after his team confirmed he had gone in for a routine evaluation.

While Biden’s care team remains private about the specifics of his treatment, medical professionals outside his circle have weighed in to explain the significance of the diagnosis.

“Prostate cancer isn’t rare, especially as men age. But a Gleason score of 9 is serious—it’s an indication of how aggressive the disease is,” said Dr. Benjamin Davies, a leading specialist in urologic oncology at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a urologist with Orlando Health, added that although many men may live with prostate cancer, a score that high means the cancer is moving fast and needs immediate attention.

As of now, Biden’s team has not shared where he will be receiving treatment, but close sources confirm that discussions are ongoing.

The coming weeks will be important—not just for Biden’s health but also for how this development could shape his personal and public life moving forward.