US EditionBiden’s cancer diagnosis prompts bipartisan outpouring of support
- On May 18, 2025, a statement from Joe Biden's personal office revealed that he has been found to have a more advanced form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones.
- The diagnosis followed medical evaluation after Biden reported urinary symptoms and doctors found a prostate nodule, prompting his family to review treatment options with physicians.
- Biden's cancer appears hormone sensitive, which may allow effective management through hormone therapy under consideration by his medical team.
- Lawmakers from both parties showed their support, with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen expressing her concern upon learning of the former president’s health condition, and others offering prayers and best wishes.
- This diagnosis has prompted a bipartisan outpouring of support and prayers, while Biden and his family face decisions on treatment amidst this challenging time.
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Political Leaders React to Joe Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis
Political leaders from across parties in the U.S. extended their sympathies to Democratic former President Joe Biden, 82, after his office announced Sunday that he was diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer. Biden, who served as Vice President from 2009 to 2017 and President from 2021 to January, and his family are reviewing treatment options, according to the announcement. His Administrations had made addressing cancer a priorit…
Politicians from both sides of the aisle offer prayers for Biden and family in wake of ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis
Democrats and Republicans alike offered their prayers to former President Joe Biden and his family Sunday in the wake of his cancer diagnosis announcement.
ANALYSIS: Biden's Cancer News Highlights Need to Confront Age in US Politics
Remember when the rent was too damn high? Today, America’s politicians are too damn old. And President Joe Biden’s greatest (unintended) legacy may be getting America’s political system to finally confront the problem. When news broke Sunday evening about Biden’s diagnosis of prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone, there were many expressions of sympathy from both sides of the aisle. “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s rec…
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