Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer

The 82-year-old former U.S. president is suffering from an aggressive form of the disease, with bone metastasis, according to a medical statement released on Sunday.

Joe Biden is facing a serious health challenge. The former President of the United States has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his medical team announced in a statement on May 18. Recent examinations revealed that the cancer has already metastasized to the bone, indicating an advanced stage of the disease.

Hormone-Responsive Cancer Offers Treatment Options

The diagnosis came after Biden began experiencing worsening urinary symptoms, which led to the detection of a new prostate nodule. Further analysis confirmed a Grade 5 cancer — the most severe classification on the medical scale — with confirmed bone metastasis. Despite the seriousness of the situation, doctors noted that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, a factor that could allow for effective treatment. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, its hormone dependency offers a viable path for medical management,” Biden’s team said in the statement.

Renewed Concerns Over Biden’s Health

The announcement comes amid ongoing public concern about Joe Biden’s health and fitness. A recently resurfaced audio recording from 2023 — in which he struggled to recall key events from his own life — had already drawn attention to signs of cognitive decline during his presidency. This latest diagnosis is likely to intensify questions about his condition and the future leadership of the Democratic Party, particularly with the 2028 political horizon beginning to take shape.