{
  "id": 6354726,
  "title": "Joe Biden Issues Health Update After Son Hunter Said His Cancer Had Spread",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/joe-biden-issues-health-update-after-son-hunter-said-his-cancer-had",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-08T23:55:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/joe-biden-prostate-cancer-battle-update/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Joe Biden acknowledged Prostate Cancer Awareness Month while sharing an update on his health, noting that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. He highlighted that early detection of prostate cancer significantly improves the survival rate, which can be close to 100% when caught in its early stages. Biden emphasized the importance of discussing prostate cancer with a healthcare provider, particularly for men at average risk who should begin these conversations around the age of 50, with screenings recommended every 2 to 4 years. He specifically pointed out that Black men are at a higher risk, being nearly 70% more likely to develop the disease and 2 to 4 times more likely to die from it, which he deemed an \"outrage in the richest country in the world.\" The former president also revealed that his radiation treatment from last fall had been effective. Beyond his own health, Biden expressed hope that by sharing his experience, it could contribute to saving lives, encouraging others to talk to their doctors, ask pertinent questions, and maintain faith in the process. His son, Hunter Biden, previously informed the public about his own battle with prostate cancer, noting that it had metastasized into the bones, as reported by BBC Newsnight in August. Hunter's office disclosed in May 2025 that his father was battling an aggressive form of the disease.",
  "summary": "\"It’s my hope and prayer that by sharing our experience and being part of this important conversation, we can help save lives,\" the former president says The post Joe Biden Issues Health Update After Son Hunter Said His Cancer Had Spread appeared first on TheWrap .",
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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."
}