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Biden’s 2014 PSA Test Sparks Questions About Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Former President Biden's office confirms an 11-year gap in prostate cancer screenings, raising concerns about transparency and delayed detection during his presidency.

Former President Joe Biden is seen speaking during a conference of the Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) at the Sofitel Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on April 15, 2025. (Photo by tannen MAURY / AFP) / QUALITY REPEAT (Photo by TANNEN MAURY/AFP via Getty Images)
FILE - President Joe Biden waits to speak about foreign policy at the State Department in Washington, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
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Overview

  • President Joe Biden was diagnosed last week with aggressive, bone-metastasized prostate cancer, carrying a Gleason score of 9, indicating advanced disease.
  • A spokesperson confirmed Biden's last Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test was conducted in 2014, during his vice presidency, with no screenings performed during his presidency.
  • White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor’s February 2024 physical exam report did not include a PSA test, fueling scrutiny over medical protocols and disclosure practices.
  • Oncologist Dr. Zeke Emanuel suggested Biden’s cancer likely developed and spread over many years, potentially starting before or during his presidency.
  • Speculation arises that PSA tests may have been avoided to prevent false positives and negative political optics, a decision now criticized for delaying early detection.