The health of former U.S. President Joe Biden has deteriorated due…
The health of former U.S. President Joe Biden has deteriorated due to metastatic prostate cancer, which has spread to bones and other organs, causing severe pain and limiting mobility, according to his son Hunter Biden in multiple BBC interviews. The cancer was diagnosed in May 2025 as an aggressive form, and Biden has since undergone treatment including surgery.
Consensus
- Joe Biden has metastatic prostate cancer that has spread to bones and other organs.
- The cancer was diagnosed in May 2025.
- The cancer is described as aggressive.
- Joe Biden is experiencing severe pain and physical limitations.
- Joe Biden remains active within his family and is described as a central figure in the family.
- Hunter Biden spoke about his father's condition in interviews with BBC.
- Joe Biden underwent surgery for cancer after leaving office.
- Joe Biden was 83 years old at the time of the reports.
Points of divergence
- On May 28, 2026, Biden's wife said she was frightened by his unsteady actions during the 2024 presidential debates, suspecting a stroke. — vedomosti
- The 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Donald Trump caused concern among Democrats and led to calls for Biden to be removed from the ballot. — vedomosti
- CNN reported that the tumor remained sensitive to hormonal therapy. — vedomosti
- Biden underwent surgery to remove cancer cells several months after diagnosis. — kommersant
- The Washington Post reported that Biden almost does not attend public events due to illness. — vesti
- Hunter Biden stated that his father's decision to pardon him was bad for America and damaged the former president's reputation. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Cancer in Joe Biden is progressing, his son said — DW Главное
- The condition of former US President Joe Biden has worsened due to cancer — Ведомости
- Son of Joe Biden reports on worsening health of father — Коммерсантъ
- Prostate cancer of Joe Biden spread to his bones — Вести
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