Joe Biden Updates Health Status
Some days are better than others,
former US President Joe Biden wrote in a statement reported by Dagbladet.
The 83-year-old former president shared a rare update regarding his ongoing prostate cancer treatment as he prepares to release his presidential memoir, Promise Me, America, on November 17.
While I was writing the book I was diagnosed with cancer,
Biden stated, adding that his doctors remain positive about how he has handled the medical care.
Biden's Memoir Covers His White House Years and Cancer Diagnosis
Biden’s new book covers his years in the White House, the challenges his administration faced, and the decisions he made, according to Dagbladet.
He received a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer in May 2025, registering a Gleason score of 9 out of 10 that indicated highly aggressive cell characteristics.
By the time doctors diagnosed the condition, the cancer had already spread to his skeleton, classifying the illness as metastatic.
He subsequently completed a five-week round of radiation therapy in October 2025.
Cancer Spread to the Skeleton Despite Successful Treatment
Advanced prostate cancer that reaches the skeletal system is generally considered incurable, though treatments can keep the disease under control over extended periods.
In August 2026, his son, Hunter Biden, brought forward serious new details concerning his father’s health condition, asserting that the cancer had spread further across his body and describing the illness as painful and debilitating, Dagbladet reported.
While Joe Biden has previously referred to his treatment as successful, he has not released fresh public specifics regarding the full extent of the cancer or provided a definitive medical prognosis.
Resilience Amid Public Absence
The former president has largely stepped away from the public spotlight in recent months, though he made a notable appearance during a 25-year commemoration of the September 11 attacks.
Reflecting on his ongoing physical challenges, Biden noted that his health hurdles do not stop him entirely, even if they occasionally slow him down.
He concluded his recent statement by recalling words of wisdom from his father: Champ, when you get knocked down, get up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Biden’s Health
When does Joe Biden’s new memoir come out?
His presidential memoir, Promise Me, America, is scheduled for release on November 17.
When was Joe Biden diagnosed with cancer?
He received a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer in May 2025, after which he completed a five-week round of radiation therapy in October 2025.
What are the specific details of his diagnosis?
Dagbladet reported that his cancer had a Gleason score of 9 out of 10 and had spread to his skeleton at the time of diagnosis, with his son Hunter Biden later stating in August 2026 that the illness had spread further.
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