The plan was simple: announce a victory and move on. That was the plan. Instead, former President Joe Biden revealed a harsh reality that no one expected. He confirmed his radiation treatment worked as intended, but he also admitted the cancer had already spread to his bones. This is not a minor update. It's a stark warning for every man reading this, especially given the timeline of his diagnosis and the specific nature of the spread he described publicly.
His son, Hunter Biden, didn't hold back on the pain his father endured. In an interview with the BBC, Hunter described the situation with brutal honesty. "The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further," Hunter said, according to RedState. He added that the illness was "very painful" and "very debilitating in many respects."
While his father keeps his schedule, Hunter noted that he's slowed down significantly. Doctors found the disease after Biden suffered from increasing urinary issues. A nodule on his prostate led to a grim diagnosis with a Gleason score of 9.
Biden announced his diagnosis a year ago, after he had already left the White House. New York Post reports he stated on social media that the cancer had already spread to his bones by the time it was found. This late discovery is the key lesson here. Men his age are usually not tested for this disease until symptoms appear.
He completed his radiation therapy last fall and finished the course in October. He thanked his medical staff, saying, "Their skill, dedication, and compassion mean so much." Despite the spread, he remains focused on finishing his memoir, which is set for publication in November.
Biden now urges all men to take action before it's too late. He shared a crucial statistic that changes the entire conversation. "When prostate cancer is caught early, the five-year survival is close to 100%," he wrote, according to New York Post — Politics. He knows the difference between a 100% survival rate and a battle for his life. He wants you to know that waiting isn't an option.
"It's my hope and prayer that by sharing our experience and being part of this important conversation, we can help save lives," Biden said. He told men to talk to their doctors and ask the hard questions. He urged them to do it for themselves and for the people who love them. Even with this serious update, Biden is still expected to join former presidents Obama, Clinton, and Bush at Ground Zero this Friday. The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will be marked by them. Talk to your doctor today, or risk facing a diagnosis that could have been avoided.
