Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

[Retro]

This is really sad news. As it's gone this far, Biden's sure to have had it when he had that disastrous presidential debate with Trump that he lost so badly. The cancer could well have addled his brain the way we saw, because nasty diseases are like that.

Anyway, thankfully it's treatable, so here's hoping they can cure him of it, or at least keep it manageable. He's had other cancers previously too, so here's hoping he can dodge this bullet too.

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, a statement from his office said on Sunday.

Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for urinary symptoms.

The cancer is a more aggressive form of the disease, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 out of 10. This means his illness is classified as "high-grade" and that the cancer cells could spread quickly, according to Cancer Research UK.

Biden and his family are said to be reviewing treatment options. The former president's office added that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, meaning it can likely be managed.

Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office says

Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms, his office said.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Tiffany]

I heard the news about Biden too. Wishing him well.

 

[Geffers]

Cancer is an evil disease and it just goes to show, like with King Charles, no matter how wealthy and how good the medical care this ailment can hit anyone.

Wish them both well but also remember many have to face this disease alone and with little support, if only we could eradicate it.