Gage Skidmore
The New York Times writes this based on information from the former President's press office. The statement mentions that the diagnosis occurred on May 16 after Biden reported issues with urination.
Besides the prostate issues, doctors identified metastases in the patient's bones, according to the statement. “While it is a more aggressive variant of the illness, the cancer seems to respond well to hormones, enabling effective treatment,” they remarked, adding that the president and his family are exploring treatment alternatives with their doctors.
The 82-year-old Biden is set to exit office in January 2025, making him the oldest president in the history of the U.S. Following his departure from office, Biden largely remained out of the spotlight: the ex-president spent the majority of his time in Delaware and infrequently visited Washington, according to the NYT.
source: nytimes.com
Besides the prostate issues, doctors identified metastases in the patient's bones, according to the statement. “While it is a more aggressive variant of the illness, the cancer seems to respond well to hormones, enabling effective treatment,” they remarked, adding that the president and his family are exploring treatment alternatives with their doctors.
The 82-year-old Biden is set to exit office in January 2025, making him the oldest president in the history of the U.S. Following his departure from office, Biden largely remained out of the spotlight: the ex-president spent the majority of his time in Delaware and infrequently visited Washington, according to the NYT.
source: nytimes.com
