New Delhi, May 19 – In a deeply personal and challenging turn of events, former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
The news, confirmed in a statement from his office on Sunday, comes just months after he stepped away from the 2024 presidential race, citing health and age-related concerns. Those close to him say the decision now seems prescient, as he turns his full attention to his health and treatment.
Biden sought medical attention last week after noticing troubling urinary symptoms. Following a thorough evaluation, doctors confirmed on Friday that he is facing an aggressive form of prostate cancer, with a Gleason score of 9 out of 10 — a sobering marker of how advanced the illness has become. However, doctors noted that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which means it may still respond well to treatment, offering hope for a manageable path ahead.
His family, ever a source of strength and unity, is now gathered around him as they explore treatment options together. Experts say that while bone metastasis makes the disease incurable, many patients in similar situations live meaningful and productive lives with ongoing therapy.
For Biden, cancer is not just a personal struggle — it’s a cause close to his heart. In 2015, he lost his beloved son, Beau Biden, to brain cancer. That devastating loss led him to spearhead the “Cancer Moonshot” initiative, which he relaunched with First Lady Jill Biden in 2022. The program aspires to dramatically reduce cancer deaths by 2047.
As he now finds himself facing the same disease he has fought to defeat for others, Biden’s resilience and commitment remain unshaken. His life, defined by service, loss, and unwavering resolve, enters a new chapter — one marked by courage, reflection, and hope.
