Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a May 18 statement. Detected after he reported urinary issues, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which doctors say offers manageable treatment options.
The diagnosis follows Biden’s 2023 withdrawal from his reelection bid and years of scrutiny over his health. Despite a clean bill of health last year, this latest development has prompted well-wishes from political figures across party lines, including Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama.
The Board of Regents, meanwhile, has responded with a wave of support for Biden. While prognosis for metastatic prostate cancer is grim, Biden’s team is exploring treatments as he faces this personal and public health battle.
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