Health Update: Biden Diagnosed With Severe Form of Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive variant of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office revealed on Sunday. The diagnosis came after evaluations for urinary concerns uncovered a prostate nodule, with a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5). Although the condition is significant, the cancer's hormone-sensitive nature presents possible management strategies. At 82, Biden and his family are consulting with his medical team about treatment options while he remains at home in Wilmington, Delaware. Speculation regarding Biden's health has been ongoing throughout his presidency and has grown since a challenging debate performance against Donald Trump in June. Nevertheless, Biden has insisted he is fit for duty, continuing to champion cancer research via his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative.