Former US president Biden's cancer has spread - Son
WASHINGTON: Former US president Joe Biden’s cancer has metastasized further, according to his son Hunter Biden, who shared the update in a recent interview with the BBC.
Former US President Joe Biden's cancer has advanced, according to his son Hunter Biden who divulged the information in a recent BBC interview. In May 2025, four months after stepping down as the eldest sitting president, Biden disclosed a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. The 83-year-old then commenced treatment, consisting of radiation and hormone therapy, which the elder Biden described as progressing exceptionally well last month, at the time he announced his forthcoming memoir.
However, in a recent extensive interview with BBC Newsnight, Hunter Biden revealed that his father's condition has worsened, stating that the cancer has metastasized into his bones and beyond, causing considerable pain and debilitation. Despite the challenges, Biden remains committed to his duties, driven by his deep love for his country.
The son appeared visibly emotional during the interview while discussing his father's health, acknowledging that it is both difficult and sad to observe. Despite numerous inquiries about his health as the oldest US president, Biden, then aged 81, opted to seek a second term in 2024. Following a disastrous debate against Donald Trump in June 2024 and substantial pressure from Democrats, Biden withdrew from the presidential race. Trump subsequently defeated Biden's replacement, then-Vice President Kamala Harris.
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