TRUMP has issued a statement on Joe Biden after the former US president revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer.
The US President took to Truth Social to wish Biden and his family well following the difficult news.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis.
“We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
Biden, 82, who served as president from 2021 to 2025, confirmed he had the advanced form of the disease in a statement from his personal office.
Biden was seen last week by doctors after suffering urinary symptoms, with a prostate nodule then being found.
He was then diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone.
Tributes have poured in for the former president since the announcement, with Republicans and Democrats alike wishing Biden well.
Biden’s former spokesperson, TJ Ducklo, said: “No one in America is stronger than Joe Biden.
“Mine [cancer] metastasized to the bones too.
“Cancer has no f****** idea who it’s dealing with.
“Betting against Biden has never been and still remains a bad f****** bet.”
The daughter of the late Republican Senator John McCain, who passed away from brain cancer, also conveyed her well wishes to Biden, acknowledging the devastating impact of cancer. Cancer is an extremely challenging and painful disease.
“It is incredibly difficult for any family, anywhere that has to deal with it.
“Wishing nothing but healing, prayers, light and strength to President Biden and his family.
“I don’t believe times like these are appropriate for politics.”
And the Democratic Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, added: “Our hearts are with President Biden and his entire family right now.
“A man of dignity, strength, and compassion like his deserves to live a long and beautiful life.
“Sending strength, healing and prayers his way.”
The former president was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday after discovering that the cancer cells having spread to the bone.
Although it is categorized as a more “aggressive” type of cancer, characterized by abnormal cell growth, it appears that the cancer Biden is facing may respond to hormone treatment. This offers hope for effectively managing his illness.
The president and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his doctors.
According to a statement from Biden’s personal office, it was disclosed that “Last week, President Joe Biden underwent an evaluation for a newly discovered prostate nodule following a period of worsening urinary symptoms.”
“On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.
“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.
“The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”
