Former U.S. President Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer; Harris and Obama Voice Support | WPN World People News

Former U.S. President Joe Biden was diagnosed on the 16th with aggressive prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. His former Vice President, Kamala Harris, praised him as a “fighter,” while former President Barack Obama expressed confidence that Biden will face the challenge with characteristic determination.

According to a statement released by Biden’s office on the 18th, he sought medical attention after experiencing urinary symptoms. He was subsequently diagnosed with a highly malignant and aggressive form of prostate cancer, with a Gleason score of 9 — indicating poorly differentiated cancer cells and rapid progression. Dr. Dahut, Chief Scientific Officer of the American Cancer Society, noted that bone metastasis signifies late-stage cancer, which is no longer curable. However, he emphasized that most patients can still live for years with early-stage hormone therapy and other palliative treatments.

Vice President Harris expressed her support in a statement, calling Biden a determined fighter and voicing her belief that he will confront the illness with the same strength, resilience, and optimism he has always shown. Former President Obama also extended his care and support to Biden and his family, lauding Biden’s longstanding commitment to cancer research and expressing faith in his ability to face the challenge. Obama added that he is praying for Biden’s swift and full recovery.

Biden himself took to social media to thank the public for their support, stating, “Cancer affects all of us.” He added that he and his family are carefully considering treatment options.

Throughout his career, Biden has been a strong advocate for cancer prevention and research — particularly after the death of his son, Beau Biden, from brain cancer in 2015. During the Obama administration, he led the “Cancer Moonshot” initiative. In 2022, Biden and First Lady Jill Biden relaunched the initiative with the goal of preventing four million cancer deaths by 2047.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men, affecting roughly 13 out of every 100 men. Age remains the greatest risk factor.