Former President Biden undergoing radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer
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Source: scrippsnews
Bidens 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.

Champp
(2,300 posts)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)He deserves it.
Give cancer hell, Joe! And then enjoy your family and whatever else you want to pursue.
riversedge
(78,340 posts)Bayard
(27,383 posts)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)DUPE of https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143545651
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