Biden's Cancer Has Spread Beyond Bones, Son Hunter Discloses

Hunter Biden disclosed that his father, former U.S. President Joe Biden, is suffering from prostate cancer that has metastasized beyond his bones. In an emotional interview with the BBC's "Newsnight," Hunter described witnessing his father's condition as "very painful" and "very weakening."

"The cancer has spread, metastasized to his bones and further," Hunter Biden stated, adding, "It is very painful and in many ways it has made him extremely weak."

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The cancer has spread, metastasized to his bones and further. It is very painful and in many ways it has made him extremely weak.

Joe Biden, 83, had previously revealed his diagnosis of "aggressive" prostate cancer in May 2025, less than four months after leaving the White House. At that time, he stated the cancer had spread to his bones. Hunter Biden described the diagnosis as a significant blow to the entire family, expressing, "It's really hard to watch. The only thing I wish for my father right now is that he would complain a little more because he's not doing well."

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It's really hard to watch. The only thing I wish for my father right now is that he would complain a little more because he's not doing well.

Despite his health struggles, Hunter noted that his father "continues to make public appearances" and speaks out on issues he cares about, asserting that the former president "is still doing what he needs to do, he still believes in this country."

A spokesperson for Joe Biden declined to comment on Hunter's remarks. The former president's health and cognitive abilities have been under scrutiny throughout his term, from 2021 to 2025. He was the oldest person elected president in U.S. history in 2020. Biden previously served as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017.

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He continues to make public appearances and speaks out on issues he cares about. He is still doing what he needs to do, he still believes in this country.