Joe Biden Diagnosed With ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer which has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his personal office. The 82-year-old was seen for more extensive testing last week after a prostate nodule was discovered.

CNN: Former President Joe Biden has just announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. pic.twitter.com/UG49WIhKza

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The cancer has a Gleason score of 9, representing a more aggressive case. (Gleason scores combine how many cancerous cells are seen in a needle-biopsy tissue sample, and how aggressive the cells appear to be.)

“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” according to the statement, which says Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options.

For U.S. men, prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death and the most common cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Read more here. Sending best thoughts to Biden and his family for the challenges ahead. Former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a message of support on social media writing:

“Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.”

Someone on Donald Trump’s team posted  this uncharacteristically human message to his Truth Social which read, in part, “We wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”