According to Reuters today (August 9), Hunter Biden, son of former U.S. President Joe Biden, revealed in an interview with the BBC that his father's prostate cancer has spread, with cancer cells metastasizing to the bones and continuing to advance further. The illness has caused severe pain, significantly weakening his physical condition in many ways.
Biden disclosed in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, just under four months after leaving the White House. At the time, he stated that the cancer cells had already spread to his bones. His spokesperson had previously said in October that he was undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment.
When Biden won the 2020 election, he became the oldest person ever elected president in U.S. history. Throughout his presidency from 2021 to 2025, his health and mental acuity have been closely scrutinized. In June this year, Biden traveled to Chicago to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Obama Presidential Library.
Although Biden has left office and can no longer participate in policy decision-making, he remains a prominent figure within the Democratic Party. Ongoing health struggles mean he will likely be unable to continue publicly supporting Democratic candidates, which could deprive the party of a seasoned and influential veteran.
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