Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Summary

• Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive, metastatic prostate cancer, but doctors say it is hormone-sensitive and manageable.
• Support has poured in from political leaders including Obama, Harris, and Trump, all expressing hope for Biden’s recovery.
• Medical expert raise concerns about possible earlier diagnosis, suggesting the cancer may have been present during Biden’s presidency without public disclosure.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to a statement released Friday by his personal office.

The diagnosis follows medical evaluation prompted by increasing urinary symptoms. Testing revealed a prostate nodule, and further investigation confirmed cancer with a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) — indicating a high-grade malignancy that has metastasized to the bone.

Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, Biden’s medical team emphasized that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, a characteristic that opens the door for effective management through current treatment options. “The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,” the statement said.

The announcement has prompted an outpouring of support from leaders across the political spectrum.

Former President Barack Obama wrote, “Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery.”

Vice President Kamala Harris shared similar sentiments, saying, “Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis… 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.”

Former President Donald Trump also expressed sympathy, stating, “Melania and I are saddened to hear about @JoeBiden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”

However, the news has also sparked questions about whether the cancer may have gone undetected — or undisclosed — during Biden’s presidency.

Dr. Steven Quay, a physician and biotech entrepreneur, suggested in a viral post that it would be unusual for metastatic prostate cancer to be a first-time diagnosis in 2025.

“For even with the most aggressive form, it is a 5–7 year journey without treatment before it becomes metastatic,” he noted, citing the role of PSA blood tests in early detection.

“It is highly likely he was carrying a diagnosis of prostate cancer throughout his White House tenure and the American people were uninformed,” Dr. Quay concluded — a claim that is yet to be addressed by Biden’s representatives.

As the Biden family weighs treatment plans, public attention remains fixed on the former president’s health and the transparency of medical disclosures from those in high office.