According to news reports, former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to an official statement released Sunday by his spokesperson.
The diagnosis follows a recent physical exam earlier this month, during which doctors identified a small nodule on the former president’s prostate. Subsequent testing confirmed the presence of cancer.
Medical professionals have stated that the disease has metastasized, meaning it has spread to the bones — a serious development. However, doctors also noted that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which may allow for more treatment options and better outcomes.
No additional details regarding treatment plans or prognosis have been shared publicly at this time.
Biden, 81, served as the 46th President of the United States and has remained an influential figure in American politics. The news has prompted an outpouring of well wishes from political leaders and citizens across the country.
LongIsland.com will continue to follow this developing story.