President Joe Biden, 82, has started a new treatment plan for his prostate cancer, which has aggressively spread to his bones. Radiation and hormone therapy are part of his ongoing treatment.
Former US President Joe Biden has provided an update on his health, revealing that he is undergoing a new treatment for prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. The 82-year-old president, who first shared his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, is now receiving radiation therapy and hormone treatment as part of his ongoing care plan.
Back in May, Biden’s team disclosed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer after noticing a prostate nodule and experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. The diagnosis was confirmed with a Gleason score of 9, which indicates an aggressive form of cancer that has metastasized to the bones. Prostate cancer is graded using the Gleason score, with a score of 9 signaling one of the most severe forms of the disease.
In a statement released on October 11, Biden’s spokesperson shared that the president has started radiation therapy, which will continue for the next five weeks, along with hormone treatment. Biden has also begun taking a hormone medication pill to manage the disease. This treatment plan aims to control the aggressive cancer and improve his health outlook.
Despite the aggressive nature of the cancer, Biden’s medical team has indicated that the disease is hormone-sensitive, which means the treatments have a better chance of success. Biden has also reassured the public that he remains positive, saying the prognosis is good and that he feels optimistic about the future.
Earlier this year, Biden shared a candid message with the public, noting that the diagnosis had been difficult but expressing confidence in his treatment plan. “It’s all a matter of taking a pill for the next six weeks and then another one. The prognosis is good. We’re working on everything. It’s moving along. So I feel good,” he said.
Biden also took to social media to share a photo of himself, his wife Jill, and their family cat, expressing gratitude for the support and kind words he had received. In the post, he remarked, “Cancer touches us all,” a sentiment that resonates deeply with many who have been affected by cancer.
For those who have been impacted by cancer, the American Cancer Society offers support through its hotline at 1-800-227-2345 or via live chat, available 24/7 every day of the year.
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