Former President Joe Biden has shared a personal update regarding his prostate cancer treatment, using his experience to urge men to prioritize regular medical check-ups and screenings. Biden, 83, revealed his diagnosis a year after leaving the White House, stating that by the time the cancer was detected, it had already spread to his bones.
He emphasized the critical role of early detection, noting that when prostate cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is close to 100%. Biden expressed gratitude to his medical team, whose care allowed him to complete his memoir, scheduled for publication in November. He stated that the radiation treatment he received last fall was successful and that he continues to engage in activities he cares about.
Biden completed his treatment in October. His son, Hunter Biden, had previously described his father's condition as "very debilitating," while his wife, Jill Biden, had expressed frustration that the White House doctors had not detected it earlier. Typically, men of Biden's age undergo regular testing for the disease.
In his message, Biden thanked those who have offered support and shared his hope that by recounting his experience, more lives can be saved. He implored men to speak with their doctors, ask probing questions, and take action for their own health and for their loved ones.
Biden is also scheduled to appear with former Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Bush at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.