Former U.S President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostrate cancer, according to a statement from his Office.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” Biden’s team shared 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.”
“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,” the statement said.
Back in 2023, Biden had a lesion removed from his chest during an annual physical exam while still in office. His physician at the time confirmed that it was basal cell carcinoma, one of the most common types of skin cancer. Doctors also stated that the cancerous tissue had been successfully removed and no further treatment was needed.
Biden’s eldest son, Beau, died at the age of 46 from brain cancer.
Aged 82 years, Joe Biden is the oldest living U.S President.
Nnamdi Maduakor is a Writer, Investor and Entrepreneur
