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Joe Biden Evaluates Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer

The former U.S. president, 82, has been diagnosed with hormone-sensitive Gleason 9 prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones.

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Overview

  • Biden's diagnosis followed medical exams prompted by urinary symptoms and the discovery of a prostate nodule last week.
  • The cancer has been classified as Gleason 9, indicating a highly aggressive form with rapid progression and bone metastases.
  • Despite the severity, the tumor is hormone-sensitive, allowing for potentially effective management through targeted therapies.
  • Biden, his family, and his medical team are actively considering treatment options to address the disease.
  • Messages of support have poured in from both sides of the political aisle and internationally, including a personal letter from King Charles III.