Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement from his personal office.
The cancer was identified after Biden experienced worsening urinary symptoms. A Gleason score of 9 indicates a high-grade tumor, but doctors say it is hormone-sensitive and manageable with treatment. Biden and his family are currently reviewing medical options.
The diagnosis comes amid renewed scrutiny of Biden’s health and cognitive abilities, highlighted in upcoming books and political commentary. Special Counsel Robert Hur previously described Biden as a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,” contributing to controversy over his mental fitness and the decision not to prosecute him for mishandling classified documents.
