WASHINGTON D.C. – May 18, 2025 – Former President Joe Biden has announced he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, a development that has sent ripples through the political landscape. The diagnosis was shared on social media and subsequently detailed in a statement from his personnel office.
According to the statement, former President Biden was seen last week for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer characterized by a Gleason score of 9, grade group 5, with metastasis to the bone.
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While described as a more aggressive form of the disease, the statement indicated that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management. Former President Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his physicians.
This significant health news comes just several months after Biden left office. His public appearances have been limited in recent months, with him largely staying out of the spotlight and not actively supporting candidates in the 2026 midterms.
Since leaving office, Biden has made few public appearances and has not engaged in political campaigning ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
At this time, no further public events or statements from the former president are scheduled. His office has requested privacy as he focuses on his health and treatment.
