Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

Showing Original Post only (View all)

riversedge

(78,400 posts)
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 10:26 AM Saturday

Former President Biden undergoing radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer [View all]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Omaha Steve (a host of the Latest Breaking News forum).

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.
5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Former President Biden un...