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    Biden cancer: Reactions pour in from Illinois officials after former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis
    Illinois officials respond to news of Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
    Published on 19 May 2025
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    Former President Joe Biden’s office announced on Sunday that he is currently dealing with a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer and is in the process of considering treatment options in consultation with his medical team.

    The situation arose when Biden started experiencing escalating urinary symptoms, prompting him to seek medical attention, leading to the discovery of a nodule on his prostate. Following a medical examination last week, he was informed on Friday about the prostate cancer diagnosis, with further revelation that the cancer cells have metastasized to his bone, according to his office’s official statement.

    Prostate cancer, if detected early, is known to have a high survival rate; however, it remains the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among men. Statistics provided by the American Cancer Society indicate that approximately one in eight men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives.

    Here are some things to know about prostate cancer that has spread.

    What is the prostate gland?

    The prostate is part of the reproductive system in men. It makes fluid for semen. It’s located below the bladder and it wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out through the penis.

    How serious is Biden’s cancer?

    Biden’s cancer has spread to the bone, his office said. That makes it more serious than localized or early-stage prostate cancer.

    Outcomes have improved in recent decades and patients can expect to live with metastatic prostate cancer for four or five years, said Dr. Matthew Smith of Massachusetts General Brigham Cancer Center.

    “It’s very treatable, but not curable,” Smith said.

    What are the treatment options?

    Prostate cancer can be treated with drugs that lower levels of hormones in the body or stop them from getting into prostate cancer cells. The drugs can slow down the growth of cancer cells.

    “Most men in this situation would be treated with drugs and would not be advised to have either surgery or radiation therapy,” Smith said.

    What is a Gleason score?

    Prostate cancers are graded for aggressiveness using what’s known as a Gleason score. The scores range from 6 to 10, with 8, 9 and 10 prostate cancers behaving more aggressively. Biden’s office said his score was 9, suggesting his cancer is among the most aggressive.

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