{
  "id": 19082837,
  "title": "Joe Biden Is Curtailing Promotion Of His Presidential Memoir Due To Cancer Battle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/joe-biden-is-curtailing-promotion-of-his-presidential-memoir-due-to",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-09T03:51:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Deadline",
    "slug": "deadline",
    "url": "https://deadline.com/2026/11/joe-biden-cancer-curtailing-book-promotion-1237216995/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Former President Joe Biden announced that he will be limiting promotional activities for his upcoming presidential memoir, Promise Me, America, due to his battle with cancer. Biden stated on social media that he was diagnosed with the disease while writing the book. While he noted that the illness has not stopped him from working, he admitted that some days are better than others and that the condition sometimes slows him down.\n\nThe memoir is scheduled for release on November 17. According to Hindustan Times - World News, the book covers his years as President, the decisions he made, and the challenges faced, as well as America's role in the world and his faith in the American people. Live Mint reported that the book also explores American identity and democratic values.\n\nIn a social media post, Biden expressed that his doctors remain encouraged by his response to treatment. He also thanked the American people for their support, noting that the prayers and kind messages from supporters have meant a great deal to him, Jill Biden, and their family.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Biden says cancer treatment is slowing him down, plans fewer appearances for upcoming memoir",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/biden-says-cancer-treatment-is-slowing-him-down-plans-fewer",
        "published": "2026-11-09T00:54:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Joe Biden announces presidential memoir, says promotions will be limited as cancer ‘slows me down’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/joe-biden-announces-presidential-memoir-says-promotions-will-be",
        "published": "2026-11-09T01:17:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "‘Some days are better’: Former President Joe Biden shares emotional update about cancer battle, announces memoir release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/some-days-are-better-former-president-joe-biden-shares-emotional",
        "published": "2026-11-09T02:46:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}