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Biden says prostate cancer treatment ‘worked as intended’
Biden said 330,000 American men will be diagnosed this year and urged those at higher risk to discuss prostate cancer screening with doctors.
- On Tuesday, Former President Joe Biden provided an update on his prostate cancer, stating radiation treatment from last fall "worked as intended." He continues working on his upcoming memoir while receiving ongoing care.
- Diagnosed in May 2025 with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Biden learned the disease had already metastasized to his bones. Testing revealed a Gleason score of 9, indicating severity after he left the White House.
- Marking Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Biden noted more than 330,000 American men will be diagnosed this year. He emphasized that Black men are nearly 70% more likely to get the disease, calling it "an outrage in the richest country in the world."
- Guidelines suggest men at average risk discuss screening around age 50, while Black men or those with family history should start at 45. Biden thanked supporters: "Thank you to everyone who has reached out and continues to keep me and my family in your prayers."
- Although Biden provided no details on his prognosis, he noted five-year survival is close to 100% when caught early. He expressed gratitude to the doctors and nurses who continue to care for him during ongoing treatment.
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