Former US president Joe Biden's cancer has spread and is very painful, son says
Former US President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is very painful, his son, Hunter Biden, said in an interview with the BBC. “The cancer has spread, metastasised into his bones and further,” Hunter Biden said. “It’s very painful and it’s very debilitating in many respects.” A representative for the 83-year-old Democrat declined to comment on Hunter Biden's…
Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, disclosed in a BBC interview that the former president's prostate cancer has metastasized and is causing significant pain. The 83-year-old Democrat's cancer has spread to his bones, rendering him debilitated. A spokesperson for Biden declined to comment on his son's statement. In May 2025, former President Biden had revealed he was battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Prior to his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, he was undergoing radiation treatment and hormone therapy. During his presidency, Biden's advanced age and health concerns were a recurring issue among voters. His withdrawal enabled Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee, though she ultimately lost to Donald Trump, who regained the presidency after a four-year hiatus.
In February 2023, a skin lesion was removed from Biden's chest, while in November 2021, a polyp was extracted from his colon. In 2022, his administration made cancer a priority, aiming to halve cancer deaths over the following 25 years. This initiative was a continuation of Biden's commitment from his vice presidency to tackle a disease that claimed his older son, Beau.
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