Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Ex-President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Malignant Prostate Cancer

On May 18, 2025, it was reported by the office of then-U.S. President Joe Biden that he had been diagnosed with a very aggressive form of prostate cancer. This followed a routine physical examination during which a nodule on his prostate was discovered. Additional tests established a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), which is evidence of high-grade cancer that has affected the bone. Although dangerous, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, and that may make for positive treatment options.
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During a public speech, Biden expressed gratitude to the public for sympathy and referred to the cross-party affiliation of cancer. He referenced toughness in adversity and admitted the worth of early cure and detection.
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The news has witnessed a landslide of tributes announced by political leaders in general. Ex-President Donald Trump wished him his best, praying for his recovery. Ex-President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris also released supportive statements, praising Biden for his resilience and commitment to service.
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This diagnosis comes after Biden’s ongoing health saga, which has also included him undergoing previous surgeries for skin cancer and a cancerous growth. His physicians are now weighing treatment options, and Biden has pledged to keep the public informed about his progress.
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Prostate cancer remains the second leading cause of death from cancer in men in the United States, with nearly 300,000 new cases diagnosed annually. The Gleason score of 2 to 10 is employed to grade the severity of cancer, the higher the score, the severe the cancer is. Biden’s situation serves to point out the importance of regular checkup and early detection in keeping prostate cancer at bay.
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As Biden embarks on this fresh chapter in his saga of health, his honesty about his diagnosis serves to raise awareness and make others feel inspired to take their health seriously. The huge show of public and other leaders’ support serves to indicate a collective desire to be with him during this time.