Leaders across the political spectrum offer support as Biden's office confirms an advanced but treatable diagnosis.
Former President Joe Biden's office announced Sunday that his prostate cancer has spread. A routine examination last week revealed a little lump. Later testing showed bone metastases and a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5).
Biden's office stated hormone-sensitive cancer can be "effectively managed," but diagnosis is crucial. As Biden and his family choose therapy, both parties have offered support.
Obama said on social media, "Nobody has advanced cancer therapies more... I know he'll handle this with his usual elegance."
According to former president Trump, "Melania and I are saddened."
Gavin Newsom, Hillary and Bill Clinton, Gavin Harris, Kathy Hochul, and Nancy Pelosi extended prayers and support.
NYAG Letitia James: "This breaks my heart.. I really hope he gets better."
The study also spurred uncommon bipartisanship. “Let's pray for the health of our nation's former President,” stated former Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
Even with bone metastases, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer can be treated well, say doctors. The Biden team has not disclosed its treatment plan.
The 82-year-old Biden led the Obama administration's Cancer Moonshot. He has spoken about his family's cancer difficulties, including Beau's death.
President Biden is "a fighter in every sense," according to a public message. He now fights a personal struggle with the same courage he's always showed."
