Biden completes round of radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer
Biden receiving radiation therapy for cancer
Former President Joe Biden has entered a new phase of treatment for an aggressive form of cancer diagnosed in May, a spokesperson said Saturday. As part of his treatment plan for prostate cancer, Biden is currently receiving radiation therapy and hormone treatments, the spokesperson confirmed. The course of radiation therapy is expected to last about five weeks.
WASHINGTON - Former President Joe Biden has completed a round of radiation therapy treatment for the prostate cancer he was diagnosed with, a spokesperson confirmed.
The 82-year-old Democrat was receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office.
Biden complete round of radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Dig deeper:
Biden completed the round of treatment on Monday and had been receiving treatment at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, said Biden aide Kelly Scully.
Joe Biden is seen at Janssen's Market on September 7, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Credit: MEGA/GC Images)
Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
The backstory:
Last year, Biden dropped his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate against Republican Donald Trump amid concerns about Biden's age, health and mental fitness.
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Then, in May of this year, Biden's post presidential office announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that it had spread to his bone. The discovery came after he reported urinary symptoms.
Last month, Biden also had surgery to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead.
Earlier this month, Scully confirmed that Biden was undergoing radiation therapy to treat the cancer.
What they're saying:
"As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment," Biden aide Scully told The Associated Press.
How aggressive is prostate cancer?
Big picture view:
Prostate cancers are graded for aggressiveness using what is known as a Gleason score. The scores range from 6 to 10, with 8, 9 and 10 prostate cancers behaving more aggressively.
Biden’s office said his score was 9, suggesting his cancer is among the most aggressive.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from Biden spokesperson Kelly Scully, as reported by The Associated Press. Background information was taken from previous FOX Local reporting and The Associated Press. This story was reported from Los Angeles.