Former U.S. president battling aggressive form of the disease amid renewed concerns over his health
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesperson confirmed Sunday evening.
According to the statement, Biden is suffering from an aggressive but hormone-sensitive form of the disease, which doctors believe can be managed effectively.
He and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his medical team.
The diagnosis was made on Friday after Biden experienced symptoms related to his urinary system.
The revelation comes just days after the publication of a major investigative report detailing a significant decline in Biden’s health in the months leading up to his decision to withdraw from the presidential race.
Further details appear in the upcoming book “The Original Sin: The Decline of President Biden, Its Concealment, and His Fateful Decision to Run Again,” authored by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson.
Based on interviews with more than 200 sources—most of whom chose to remain anonymous—the book outlines troubling episodes from Biden’s final months as a candidate.
Among the incidents described: Biden reportedly struggled to recall the names of close aides and, at one high-profile fundraising event, failed to recognize his longtime acquaintance, actor George Clooney, even while speaking with him face-to-face.
The book also claims that senior staff had quietly discussed the possibility of moving Biden into a wheelchair if he were to win the election.
Biden’s decision to exit the race came in July, just days after a widely criticized debate performance against Donald Trump, during which he appeared fatigued, confused, and at times incoherent.
His withdrawal left Vice President Kamala Harris with only three months to mount a full campaign and convince American voters to support her—an effort that ultimately ended in defeat to Trump.
