Joe Biden, 82, undergoing new treatment for ‘aggressive’ cancer that’s spread to his bones

Joe Biden has provided an update on his health following his prostate cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The 82-year-old former U.S. president first revealed in May that he was battling an aggressive form of cancer.

At the time, Biden’s office confirmed that he had been evaluated after experiencing worsening urinary symptoms. Tests revealed a prostate nodule, and he was subsequently diagnosed with prostate cancer that had metastasized to the bone.

Doctors assigned his cancer a Gleason score of 9, which indicates one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. Despite the severity, his team noted that the cancer appeared to be hormone-sensitive, making it more manageable with treatment.

On October 11, a spokesperson announced that Biden has now begun radiation therapy alongside hormone treatment as part of his medical plan. According to reports, the radiation sessions will span five weeks, and Biden has already started taking hormone medication.

In his earlier statement, Biden expressed optimism about his recovery, saying that his treatment primarily involves taking prescribed pills over several weeks. He reassured supporters that his prognosis remains positive.

Biden also took to social media to thank the public for their messages of encouragement. Sharing a photo with his wife, Jill, and their cat, he wrote that “cancer touches us all,” expressing gratitude for the compassion shown toward him and his family.

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