Former U.S. President Biden’s cancer has spread, it’s very painful, says son
In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting President, Joe Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones
Former U.S. President Joe Biden's cancer has progressed further, according to his son Hunter Biden. In a recent interview with BBC Newsnight, Hunter Biden revealed that his father's aggressive prostate cancer had metastasized to his bones in August 2026. Despite undergoing treatment, including radiation and hormone therapy, the 83-year-old remains in pain and finds it debilitating.
Hunter Biden expressed his father's determination to continue despite his health challenges, emphasizing his belief in the country. The interview also revealed the emotional toll the situation has taken on the family. Hunter Biden acknowledged the difficulty of watching his father's condition, describing it as "really, really hard, and really sad."
Despite his recent health issues, Joe Biden decided to run for a second term in 2024, facing controversy and defeat in the subsequent election.
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