Overview

• Biden’s office announced on May 18 that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones.
• He began treatment in Delaware and told reporters on May 30 that he feels well and believes the disease can be beaten.
• Medical teams confirmed the cancer remains hormone-dependent and has not spread to his organs.
• His therapy involves a daily oral medication overseen by a world-renowned surgeon with prior experience in prostate cancer.
• The diagnosis has rekindled debate over his fitness for office and follows his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential campaign over health concerns.