Joe Biden Receives Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer, Says Spokesperson

Joe Biden is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer through radiation therapy and hormone therapy, according to a representative.

The former president was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2025. A statement from his office revealed that Biden's cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with bone metastasis, was detected after a small nodule was identified in his prostate.

A Gleason score is utilized to evaluate the aggressiveness of prostate cancer, with higher scores indicating more abnormal cell growth. Biden's score places him in one of the most severe risk categories.

Prostate cancer ranks as the second-most prevalent cancer among men. Age is a key risk factor, and various treatments are available, including surgery, chemotherapy, hormone treatments, and radiation therapies.

Previously, when Biden was still in office, he underwent medical procedures to remove a cancerous skin lesion from his chest, identified as a common form of skin cancer.

In September 2025, Biden underwent Mohs surgery, a precise technique to remove skin cancer by excising thin layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue remains.