{
  "id": 19165651,
  "title": "Joe Biden says cancer will limit him from promoting his upcoming memoir",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/joe-biden-says-cancer-will-limit-him-from-promoting-his-upcoming",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-09T13:25:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/joe-biden-says-cancer-will-limit-him-from-promoting-his-upcoming-memoir/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former President Joe Biden indicated on Sunday that his ongoing battle with prostate cancer will hinder his ability to engage in numerous discussions concerning his upcoming presidential memoir. While he emphasized that his condition \"hasn't stopped me,\" he acknowledged that certain days are more challenging than others, leading to slower progress. In response to this limitation, Biden expressed his hope that the content of his book will speak for itself. The Atlantic magazine published a preview of the book titled \"Promise Me, America\" on Monday, which is scheduled for release on November 17. In the excerpt, Biden primarily criticized certain early actions taken by President Donald Trump during his second term, while also expressing confidence in the resilience of US democracy under his successor. Additionally, Biden shared intriguing insights into his meeting with Trump at the White House following the election, noting that Trump's tone towards him was \"fawning,\" and Trump even called Biden's presidency \"extraordinary.\" To transition to foreign policy matters, Biden cut off Trump's compliments and shifted the conversation to the issues Biden wished to discuss with Trump. As of November 20, Joe Biden turns 84, making him the oldest living former president. He disclosed his cancer diagnosis in May 2025, just four months after leaving the White House. His office stated at the time that the cancer was of a more aggressive form but was hormone-sensitive, which enables effective management. Hunter Biden, Joe's son, revealed in August that his father's cancer had metastasized into his bones, describing it as \"really sad to watch.\" However, despite these health concerns, Biden expressed his desire for people to read his memoir, which details his tenure as president, the challenges faced, decisions made, and the essence of America's role in the world.",
  "summary": "Former President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he “won’t be able to do as many conversations” about his upcoming presidential memoir due to his fight with prostate cancer. “Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down. What that means is, unfortunately, I won’t be able to do … The post Joe Biden says cancer will limit him from promoting his upcoming…",
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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."
}