Former US President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden pose for a selfie photo, in this photo distributed on social media published on May 19, 2025.
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Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treatment for the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office, a spokesperson said Saturday.
“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation and hormone therapy,” said Biden aide Kelly Scully.
The 82-year-old Democrat left office in January after abandoning his reelection bid six months earlier following a disastrous debate against Republican Donald Trump amid concerns about Biden’s age, health and mental health. Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, who was Biden’s vice president.
In May, Biden’s post-presidential office announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that it had spread to his bones. The discovery came after he reported urinary symptoms.
Prostate cancers are classified based on their aggressiveness using what is called a Gleason score. Scores range from 6 to 10, with 8, 9 and 10 prostate cancers behaving more aggressively. Biden’s office said his score was 9, suggesting his cancer is among the most aggressive.
Last month, Biden underwent surgery to remove cancerous skin lesions from his forehead.
