One surprising voice, and the wave of disbelief it sparked, stood out as the former US president received support from people of all political persuasions.
Joe Biden’s staff confirmed his prostate cancer diagnosis in a public announcement on May 18, 2025, which sparked a lot of online controversy. According to the statement, Biden had been evaluated by a physician following complaints related to his urine.
Following the discovery of a prostate lump, additional testing identified an aggressive form of prostate cancer with metastases to the bone and a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5).