Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office confirmed on Sunday.
Health Concerns Led to Medical Tests
Doctors examined Biden last week after he showed urinary symptoms. They discovered a small growth on his prostate during the checkup.
Follow-up tests confirmed prostate cancer on Friday. The disease has already spread to his bones, according to his medical team.
Cancer is Aggressive but Treatable
“This is an aggressive form of cancer,” his office said. “But it responds to hormone therapy, which helps manage it.” Biden and his family are now reviewing treatment options with his doctors.
Routine Checkup Found the Issue
Earlier this month, a standard exam found a prostate nodule, reported The Hill. Doctors recommended more testing to evaluate the issue.
What is Prostate Cancer?
The Prostate Cancer Foundation says the disease begins when prostate cells grow uncontrollably. These abnormal cells form tumors, similar to other cancers.
Prostate Cancer is Very Common
One in eight men in the U.S. will develop prostate cancer. It’s the second most common cancer in men, after skin cancer.
Over 313,000 Cases Expected This Year
The Prostate Cancer Foundation estimates over 313,000 new prostate cancer cases may be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025.
Early Diagnosis Increases Treatment Success
The Mayo Clinic says early detection offers many treatment options. Even if the cancer spreads, some therapies can slow its growth.
Biden Had Skin Cancer in 2023
In 2023, Biden had a lesion removed from his chest during a physical exam. Doctors identified it as basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer.
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