Brain Bleeds and Ca.cer That Spread to His Bones

Joe Biden’s decades-long political career has been marked by a series of serious health challenges, starting with a near-fatal brain aneurysm in 1988. That incident led to two surgeries and a long recovery, followed by a pulmonary embolism that doctors said gave him less than a 50% chance of survival. Over the years, Biden faced additional health issues including an irregular heartbeat linked to sleep apnea, the removal of his gallbladder, and treatment for benign colon polyps and an enlarged prostate. Despite regular monitoring and treatment, public concern grew as he aged, especially following moments of visible confusion and memory lapses during his presidency.

In 2023, Biden was treated for basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer, and had mild cases of COVID-19 in both 2022 and 2024. After a faltering debate performance in 2024, he withdrew from the presidential race. In May 2025, it was confirmed that Biden had advanced prostate cancer that had spread to his bones, a serious and typically incurable condition. Amid growing health concerns and scrutiny over visible signs like a recurring bruise on his hand, the White House remained largely silent, fueling speculation about his ongoing treatments and overall condition.