{
  "id": 436306,
  "title": "Former U.S. President Biden’s cancer has spread, it’s very painful, says son",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/former-u-s-president-bidens-cancer-has-spread-its-very-painful-says",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-10T04:34:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/former-us-president-bidens-cancer-has-spread-its-very-painful-says-son/article71323941.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former U.S. President Joe Biden's cancer has metastasized further, according to his son Hunter Biden, who detailed the update in a recent BBC interview. In May 2025, just four months after stepping down as the oldest sitting President, Joe Biden disclosed a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. He embarked on a treatment regimen, including radiation and hormone therapy, which the 83-year-old deemed \"really well\" in a recent announcement for his upcoming memoir. However, in a wide-ranging interview with BBC Newsnight, Hunter Biden revealed that his father's disease has continued to spread, manifesting in his bones and beyond. \"The cancer has spread, is metastasized into his bones and further,\" Joe Biden stated. \"It's very painful, and it's very debilitating in many respects, but he's still out there. He's still doing his thing... he so believes in this country.\" During the interview, Hunter Biden appeared emotional, expressing the difficulty and sadness of watching his father. Despite persistent health concerns amidst his 81st birthday, Joe Biden opted to contest for a second term in 2024, only to bow out after a poor debate against Donald Trump in June 2024. The race was ultimately won by Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's replacement candidate.",
  "summary": "Former U.S. President Joe Biden has revealed that his cancer has metastasized further, causing him significant pain, according to his son Hunter Biden. The 83-year-old, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, has been undergoing treatment including radiation and hormone therapy. Despite the progress, Hunter Biden stated in a recent interview with BBC Newsnight that the cancer has spread to his bones and is causing him considerable discomfort. The interview, published on August 7, 2026, paints a picture of a physically and emotionally challenging situation for the former president, who has continued to serve despite his health issues.",
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        "outlet": "The Hindu Health",
        "title": "Former U.S. President Biden’s cancer has spread, it’s very painful, says son",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/former-u-s-president-bidens-cancer-has-spread-its-very-painful-says-441832",
        "published": "2026-08-10T04:34:07.000Z"
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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."
}