The office of former U.S. President Biden confirmed on Sunday that Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and the cancer cells have spread to the bone marrow. It is reported that Biden has begun discussing treatment options with his doctors. After the news was made public, Barack Obama, who once worked with Biden, as well as Kamala Harris, both issued statements. Former U.S. President Donald Trump also sent wishes for Biden's rapid recovery on social media platforms.
The office of Biden released a statement saying that at the age of 82, Biden had previously experienced urinary symptoms. Doctors found a nodule on Biden's prostate during an examination, and on the 16th, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The statement noted that although Biden's prostate cancer is more aggressive, "it appears responsive to hormone therapy, so it can be effectively controlled." The severity of prostate cancer is assessed using the Gleason score, which ranges from 1 to 10; Biden's diagnosed prostate cancer Gleason score is 9, indicating that the cancer cells have already spread to the bones.
Biden's family has a history of cancer, as his eldest son Beau passed away in 2015 due to brain cancer.
According to a report by the Associated Press citing Dr. Matthew Smith from the Brigham Cancer Center of Massachusetts General Hospital, significant progress has been made in the treatment of prostate cancer in recent decades, and patients with metastatic prostate cancer are expected to live an average of 4 to 5 years.
Dr. Smith said, "This cancer is treatable but not curable... Most men in this situation will receive drug treatment, but surgery or radiation therapy is not recommended."
In the past, Biden has also undergone treatment due to potential risks of cancer: In February 2023, Biden had a skin lesion removed from his chest, which was basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer. In November 2021, he also had a colon polyp removed.
Donald Trump, Biden's long-time political opponent and former U.S. President, posted on social media: "Melania and I are saddened by Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We send our sincerest best wishes to Jill and their family, and wish Joe a quick and smooth recovery."
Kamala Harris, who served as Biden's deputy, described Biden as a "fighter" and stated, "I know he will face this challenge with his usual strength, resilience, and optimism, just as he has shown throughout his life and leadership style."
Former President Obama also wrote in his statement, "No one has done more than Joe to find breakthrough therapies for cancer, and I believe he will face this challenge with his usual determination and composure."
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