Former U.S. President Biden diagnosed with aggressive cancer

Former American President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to a statement released on Sunday by his personal office.

The announcement did not specify when the diagnosis was made or the stage of the cancer, but it described the condition as aggressive, suggesting a need for urgent and intensive treatment.

“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” the statement reads.

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It added, “On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.”

Explaining further, the statement said, “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”

This comes a few months after Mr Biden left office, handing over to President Donald Trump.

Mr Biden, 82, had dropped out of the re-election race due to pressure from his party members, who raised questions about his mental acuity.