Former President Joe Biden has shared an update on his battle with prostate cancer, revealing that the radiation treatment he underwent last fall was successful. In a social media post marking Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Biden, 83, stated that the treatment "worked as intended" and that he continues to engage in his usual activities, including working on his memoir.
Biden used the occasion to urge American men not to delay conversations with their doctors about cancer screening. He noted that early detection is key to a higher survival rate, and that men should discuss prostate cancer screening with their doctors at an age that is relevant to their individual risk factors. The American Cancer Society recommends discussing screening at age 50 for average-risk men, age 45 for Black men and certain men with a family history, and age 40 for some men at even higher risk.
Biden expressed gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who have treated him, acknowledging their "skill, dedication, and compassion." He also thanked those who have continued to pray for him and his family, stating that he hopes his experience will help raise awareness and potentially save lives.
Biden's diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer was announced in May 2025, after he experienced increasing urinary symptoms and doctors discovered a prostate nodule. The cancer had metastasized to his bones and had a Gleason score of 9, Grade Group 5, but was hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective management.
In his message, Biden emphasized the importance of men discussing prostate cancer screening with their doctors, saying "Talk to your doctors. Ask the hard questions. Do it for yourself, and do it for the people who love you."
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