Former US president Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy as part of his treatment for prostate cancer, according to an official statement by his spokesperson on Saturday. Biden has been diagnosed
with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
The news about Biden’s prostate cancer first surfaced in May 2025. At the time, his medical team said the cancer was treatable but required a carefully managed, long-term plan involving multiple stages of therapy.
“Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support,” Biden had said back then in a post on X.
Joe Biden’s Health
Joe Biden’s health has been under public scrutiny for years, mostly because of his long career in politics and his age. Earlier this year, he underwent routine cancer screenings, which led to the detection of the prostate cancer that was later found to have spread to his bones.
In September, Biden had surgery to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead.
About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer severity is measured using what doctors call a Gleason score, which rates how aggressive the disease is on a scale from 6 to 10. Cancers with scores of 8, 9, or 10 tend to grow and spread more quickly. According to a statement from Joe Biden’s office, his Gleason score was 9, indicating that his cancer is one of the most aggressive forms.