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riversedge

(78,340 posts)
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 10:26 AM Saturday

Former President Biden undergoing radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer

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Source: scrippsnews


Biden’s spokesperson says the 82‑year‑old is receiving radiation and hormone therapy for a hormone‑sensitive, aggressive form of prostate cancer.

By: Justin Boggs last updated 17 minutes ago

A spokesperson for former President Joe Biden confirmed that he is undergoing radiation treatment, marking a new phase of his treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

"As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment," according to a spokesperson for Biden.

A source familiar with Biden's treatment told Scripps News that the former president is "doing well."

In May, Biden announced the cancer diagnosis. A Biden spokesperson said that doctors found a prostate nodule after he experienced increasing urinary symptoms.

"While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.......

Read more: https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/president-biden-undergoing-radiation-therapy-for-aggressive-form-of-prostate-cancer



I am hoping the President Biden can enjoy some good years in his retirement.
AND also that Trump Republicans allow funds so that researchers can continue to work on cancer cures for all forms of cancer.



Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
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Former President Biden undergoing radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer (Original Post) riversedge Saturday OP
Trump insult inoming....10...9...8...7... Champp Saturday #1
Sending good vibes in President Biden's direction. peggysue2 Saturday #2
I do hope Biden knows many do wish him wellness. He needs our well wishes during these trying times. riversedge Saturday #3
Give it hell, Mr. President! Bayard Saturday #4
AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING Omaha Steve Saturday #5

Champp

(2,300 posts)
1. Trump insult inoming....10...9...8...7...
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 11:13 AM
Saturday

The Republicans never miss a chance to shit on people having problems. It gives them something to laugh about while out on the golf course.

peggysue2

(12,214 posts)
2. Sending good vibes in President Biden's direction.
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 11:25 AM
Saturday

He deserves it.

Give cancer hell, Joe! And then enjoy your family and whatever else you want to pursue.

riversedge

(78,340 posts)
3. I do hope Biden knows many do wish him wellness. He needs our well wishes during these trying times.
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 12:07 PM
Saturday

Bayard

(27,383 posts)
4. Give it hell, Mr. President!
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 12:14 PM
Saturday

Live long and prosper.


You can bet if Joe was in office right now, rethuglicans would be screaming for the 25th amendment.

Omaha Steve

(107,330 posts)
5. AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 12:31 PM
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