Ex-US President Biden’s Cancer Has Spread, Says Son, Hunter

Hunter Biden has revealed that his father, former United States President Joe Biden, is enduring significant pain as his cancer has spread to his bones. In an interview with the BBC, Hunter described the illness as "painful" and "debilitating," expressing the family's difficulty in watching the former president's struggle. "I wish he would complain more, because it’s not good, the cancer has spread," Hunter Biden said.

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I wish he would complain more, because it’s not good, the cancer has spread.

He further elaborated that the disease had metastasized to his father's bones "and further." The former president's only surviving son conveyed the emotional toll of witnessing his father's battle, stating, "Cancer is really hard. It’s really sad to watch." Despite the grim update, Hunter Biden also spoke to his father's central role in the family, calling him "the best father, the best husband, the best grandfather."

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Joe Biden publicly announced his diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, four months after leaving the White House. At the time, he indicated that his treatment was progressing well and expressed gratitude for the support he received. "I’m dealing with a cancer diagnosis, been getting treatment, and it’s going really well," Biden had said last month, thanking those who offered prayers and well-wishes.

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It’s very painful… very debilitating.

Biden had previously offered an optimistic outlook on his treatment, stating that doctors anticipated a positive response to medication. "The prognosis is good, we’re working on it," he had said, explaining that he was taking a specific pill for six weeks with the expectation of overcoming the disease. In recent months, the former president had been spending more time with his family while undergoing treatment. His health had been a subject of public discussion during his presidency and the 2024 presidential campaign, leading him to withdraw from the race that year.

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Cancer is really hard. It’s really sad to watch.