Former President Joe Biden has broken his silence after revealing his battle with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Despite having high aggressiveness, doctors say it allows for effective management as he and his family consider treatment options. Has Biden diagnosis been a secret the entire time?
Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Revealed
Former President Joe Biden has announced he is battling stage four prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. The diagnosis came after a medical examination revealed a “small nodule” on his prostate following the onset of urinary symptoms.
Biden shared a personal statement on social media alongside a photo with First Lady Jill Biden and their cat, expressing gratitude for the support they’ve received. In his message, he emphasized that “cancer touches us all” and quoted Ernest Hemingway, noting, “Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places.”
Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support. pic.twitter.com/oSS1vGIiwU
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 19, 2025
Medical Details and Treatment Outlook
Biden’s cancer has been classified with a Gleason score of 9, indicating a highly aggressive form of the disease. However, his office noted a silver lining: “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”
The former president and his family are currently consulting with physicians to determine the most appropriate treatment approach. Medical experts typically recommend a combination of hormone therapy, radiation, and possibly chemotherapy for advanced prostate cancer with bone metastasis.
Sad and unfortunate and I wish the former President the best in his treatment of this cancer. Care at the White House should be second to none. Unbelievable this was missed, but the truth is, his physician was more concerned about assisting with the political cover up than…
— Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJacksonTX) May 18, 2025
Controversy Surrounding Late Disclosure
The timing of Biden’s cancer announcement has sparked significant controversy among medical professionals. Former White House physician Ronny Jackson criticized the late discovery, stating: “Sad and unfortunate and I wish the former President the best in his treatment of this cancer. Unbelievable this was missed, but the truth is, his physician was more concerned about assisting with the political cover up than providing world class medical care.”
Dr. Steven Quay raised further questions about when the cancer was first detected, explaining: “For even with the most aggressive form, it is a 5-7 year journey without treatment before it becomes metastatic. It is highly likely he was carrying a diagnosis of prostate cancer throughout his White House tenure and the American people were uninformed.”
Medical professionals have expressed concern about the apparent lack of routine PSA testing for Biden during his political career. The standard screening could potentially have detected the cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage before it spread to his bones.
The revelation comes amid political speculation about what would have happened had this diagnosis occurred while Biden was still in office. Some political analysts have discussed succession scenarios involving Vice President Kamala Harris, further complicated by past tensions between Harris and the Biden family.