World · 9 August 2026
Biden's prostate cancer spreads, causing severe pain.
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The 83-year-old former American leader shared his aggressive disease diagnosis in May 2025, just months after stepping down as president. Speaking to the BBC on Friday, his son Hunter explained that the illness has now advanced past his father's bones and become highly debilitating. A representative for the Democrat chose not to comment on Saturday, although previous official updates noted he was having radiation and hormone treatments.
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