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Biden Begins Five-Week Radiation Course as Prostate Cancer Care Enters New Phase

Officials describe the cancer as hormone-sensitive, guiding a plan focused on systemic hormones plus targeted radiation.

Overview

  • A spokesperson confirmed he is receiving radiation alongside ongoing hormone therapy for prostate cancer.
  • The treatment shift follows months on a hormone medication pill that began after his May diagnosis.
  • His office previously reported an aggressive tumor with a Gleason score of 9 and metastasis to the bone.
  • Sources familiar with his care say he is doing well and responding to treatment, with his team monitoring progress.
  • In September he underwent Mohs surgery for a skin cancer lesion, with his physician reporting all malignant tissue removed and no further treatment needed.