Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. The diagnosis is being described as an aggressive form of the disease, with a Gleason score of 9 and Grade Group 5–indicating that it has already spread to the bones– his office confirmed in a statement released Sunday, May 18.
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel swiftly reacted to the news suggesting that Biden's cancer is "pretty far advanced." According to Siegel, the condition is typically caught earlier through routine screening for elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels, but in Biden's case, it was identified through a physical prostate exam.
"It's the most aggressive type," Siegel noted. "That means it has the highest risk of spread—which obviously he has had."
In an interview with conservative news outlet NewsNation, Dr. Shusterman, a urologist, said it was highly unusual for a patient under regular medical care to be diagnosed at such an advanced stage. "It's very unlikely that someone could get annual checkups and not notice. The fact that we find it at a Gleason 9 is pretty much unheard of," he said.
The diagnosis has generated a range of reactions from political figures and commentators.
Donald Trump, in a public statement, expressed support for Biden and his family:
"Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery."
His son, Donald Trump Jr., questioned the timing and disclosure of the diagnosis, posting online:
"What I want to know is how did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic cancer or is this yet another coverup???"
Commentary on social media has echoed both skepticism and concern. One widely shared post read:
"Just a few months ago Biden's doctors swore he was totally healthy. Now he has grade 5 prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone... They lied to the American people."
Conservative journalist Piers Morgan addressed the politicization of the news on his social media platforms, writing:
"I'm going to block anyone I see—mocking, celebrating, or playing partisan politics with Joe Biden's health news. The man has served his country for 50 years and is fighting for his life."
2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy also commented on the diagnosis, saying:
"Politics aside, let's pray for the health of our nation's former President. His case of metastatic prostate cancer appears to be still in the hormone-sensitive disease stage, which leaves open the possibility of effective treatment."
As of now, Biden's medical team has not released additional details beyond confirmation of the diagnosis. The timeline of discovery has also not been publicly disclosed.
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