General · 9 September 2026

Joe Biden says prostate cancer radiation treatment worked

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On Tuesday, former President Joe Biden provided an update, stating that the radiation treatment he underwent last autumn for his prostate cancer “worked as intended.” Biden, 83, received a diagnosis of an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025. He used the update to urge men to talk to their doctors about early screening.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 September 2026 at 7:54

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