{
  "id": 354987,
  "title": "Former US president Joe Biden's cancer has spread and is very painful, son says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/former-us-president-joe-bidens-cancer-has-spread-and-is-very-painful-354987",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T06:30:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/09/former-us-president-joe-bidens-cancer-has-spread-and-is-very-painful-son-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, revealed in a recent interview with the BBC that the former president's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing significant pain. Hunter Biden stated, \"The cancer has spread, metastasised into his bones and further,\" adding that it's \"very painful and very debilitating in many respects.\" While a Biden spokesperson declined to comment on the interview, the news of the cancer's progression adds to concerns about the 83-year-old Democrat's health. Joe Biden disclosed in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. His advanced age and declining health had been a persistent concern among voters during his presidency.",
  "summary": "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…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Former US president Joe Biden's cancer has spread and is very painful, son says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/former-us-president-joe-bidens-cancer-has-spread-and-is-very-painful",
        "published": "2026-08-09T06:30:06.000Z"
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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."
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