Just days after turning 82, former President Joe Biden is facing a serious health challenge.

What started as a minor medical finding during a routine exam has now turned into a major concern—Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

From Routine Exam to Urgent Diagnosis

It all began with what seemed like a typical health check. Doctors recently discovered a small nodule on Biden’s prostate that they believed needed a closer look.

According to his office, he had also been dealing with noticeable urinary symptoms, prompting further evaluation.

After additional testing and scans, the findings were far more serious than initially expected.

Cancer Has Spread to His Bones

On Friday, doctors confirmed the former president’s diagnosis: advanced prostate cancer.

The disease has already metastasized, meaning it has spread beyond the prostate and reached his bones—a major red flag in terms of progression and treatment complexity.

Medical experts assigned the cancer a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating a very aggressive form of the illness.

This score is one of the highest possible, pointing to fast-growing cancer cells.

What’s Next for the Former President?

At the moment, details about Biden’s treatment plan haven’t been shared publicly.

His office has confirmed that he is receiving care and will continue to share updates as they come.

Given the aggressive nature of the cancer and its spread to the bones, treatment is likely to involve a combination of hormone therapy, radiation, and possibly chemotherapy.

A Developing Story

This is a developing story and updates are expected as Biden’s team and physicians provide more information about his condition, treatment outlook, and how this could affect his public engagements.

Wishing him strength during what will no doubt be a difficult road ahead.