Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The diagnosis came after Biden experienced urinary symptoms, which led to the discovery of a prostate nodule.
The 82-year-old's medical team revealed that, despite the cancer’s aggressive nature, it appears to be hormone-sensitive, which offers hope for effective management. Biden and his family are currently exploring treatment options with his healthcare providers.
The statement further revealed that the cancer has a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating that it is highly abnormal and serious. Prostate cancer is typically assigned a Grade 5 rating when it appears particularly aggressive, and the Gleason score ranges from 6 to 10, with 10 being the most severe.
This news comes just years after Biden’s son, Beau Biden, tragically passed away from cancer in 2015, adding a deeply personal dimension to the President’s current health battle.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, with the American Cancer Society noting that one in eight men will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime. While the disease is highly treatable if detected early, it is also the second leading cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States.
The Biden family and the American public are now focused on Biden’s journey toward treatment and recovery, as doctors continue to assess the most effective plan for managing his condition.
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