Overview

• Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer with bone metastases and a Gleason score of 9, confirmed by his spokesperson.
• Biden’s last known PSA test was conducted in 2014, with no prior diagnosis of prostate cancer until last week.
• The White House denies allegations of concealing Biden’s health issues, which have been raised by political opponents and a newly published investigative book.
• The CDC advises against routine PSA testing for asymptomatic men aged 70 or older, citing risks of false positives and overtreatment.
• Biden has publicly thanked supporters for their encouragement, while the diagnosis has reignited debates over presidential health transparency.