The announcement was made by his spokesperson, Kelly Scully, on Saturday. A close source told a leading media outlet that the radiation treatment was expected to span five weeks and would mark a new phase of his care.
Following his diagnosis with prostate cancer in May 2025, former US president Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment as part of his medical care.
The announcement was made by his spokesperson, Kelly Scully, on Saturday. In his words, “As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment.”
A close source told a leading media outlet that the radiation treatment was expected to span five weeks and would mark a new phase of his care.
Joe Biden’s Prostate Cancer Discovery
Joe Biden‘s office announced the discovery in May, after the former president experienced a urinary symptom that prompted further medical evaluation, which led to the diagnosis.
At that time, his office stated, “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, characterised by a Gleason Score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”
What Is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is a chronic disease where cancerous cells grow uncontrollably in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland located right below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 13 out of 13 males are likely to develop prostate cancer at some point in their lives. Prostate cancer typically occurs in older men, and experts suggest that people who cross the age of 50 are at a higher risk of developing this serious disease.
Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that if you experience any of the following symptoms, you should seek medical attention at the earliest. Some warning signs of prostate cancer include:
- Trouble starting to pee
- Weak flow of pee
- Frequent peeing at night
- Difficulty in emptying the bladder
- Pain or burning while peeing
- Blood in pee or semen
- Persistent pain in the lower back, hips, or pelvis
- Painful ejaculation and erectile dysfunction
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