Sunday saw an outpouring of sympathy from leaders of all political affiliations when it was announced that former President Joe Biden, 82, is battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Even MAGA Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia chimed in on the news, sharing that cancer has also affected her family. She mentioned, ‘Cancer is truly awful. My Dad passed away in 2021 with cancer.’
The statement about Biden’s diagnosis further disclosed that the cancer has spread to his bones, indicating that it is a serious and advanced stage of the disease.
The announcement came just one week after reports revealed that a ‘small nodule’ was found on Biden’s prostate that needed ‘further evaluation.’
Biden’s former Vice President Kamala Harris posted on X on behalf of herself and her husband, ‘Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time.’
‘Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery,’ the former veep added.
Biden’s former Vice President Kamala Harris posted on X on behalf of herself and her husband, reacting to the news of former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.
Former Democrat National Committee chairman Jaime Harrison wrote: ‘Keeping my friend and my President @JoeBiden in my prayers! May God keep and heal you Mr. President!’
Meghan McCain, political podcaster and daughter of former Senator and GOP presidential candidate John McCain who passed away from cancer sent well wishes.
‘Wishing nothing but healing, prayers, light and strength to President Biden and his family,’ she stated, adding ‘I don’t believe times like these are appropriate for politics.’
A statement on the diagnosis states: ‘Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing 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,’ it adds of the grave prognosis.
‘While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.’
Joe Biden’s personal office released a statement on Sunday revealing that the former president was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer on Friday, May 16, 2025
Biden left office as the oldest serving president in U.S. history – he was also elected as the oldest ever person to hold the highest office.
Last weekend, his office said a ‘small nodule’ was found on his prostate during ‘a routine physical exam.’
It’s common for those of the his advanced age to experience prostate issues.
A nodule is a firm lump or swelling that can develop throughout the body. While they can be benign and harmless, some can be associated with bigger health concerns like infections or, in this case, cancer.
Questions over the former president’s age, health and fitness for office ultimately led him to ditch his reelection campaign and let then-Vice President Kamala Harris, 60, take over.
Leaders within the Democratic Party have started to publicly admit that Biden should not have run for reelection in 2024. Some claim that they were duped by advisers who were shielding Biden from the public and telling members of the party he was fit behind the scenes.
Progressive California Democrat Ro Khanna, who appeared on ABC’s This Weekon Sunday to discuss the concealment of the former president’s mental state during his time in office, stated that he was ‘Praying for @JoeBiden and his family to defeat the cancer he’s recently been diagnosed with. He and Jill have always been fighters and I am confident they will meet this challenge with grit and grace.’
Tim Walz, who joined the Democratic ticket for the White House after Biden’s Kamala Harris was anointed the party’s presidential nominee as Biden was pushed aside from another presidential run wrote ‘Gwen and I are praying for President Biden and his family. A truly decent man and a friend. We’re wishing him all the best.’
In February 2023, Biden had a cancerous lesion removed from his chest and before entering office had several non-melanoma skin cancer spots removed with Mohs surgery.
Prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) is the most severe grade a patient can receive. And the fact it has metastasized in the former president’s bones adds to the grave diagnosis.
The statement from Biden’s office claims that the form of cancer he has appears to be hormone sensitive and might be effectively managed by various treatments.
