Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, his office said in a statement on May 18.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” his office stated. “On [May 16], he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.
“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”
The former president’s family is “reviewing treatment options,” Biden’s office said.
The statement did not provide further details on Biden’s prognosis, although metastasis often occurs in late-stage cancers and can be particularly dangerous in the elderly….
Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Type of Prostate Cancer
