Hunter Biden Discusses Father's Cancer Spread and Pain
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former U.S. President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones and is causing him pain, according to his son Hunter Biden.
- Hunter Biden expressed sadness watching his father's condition but noted he remains publicly active.
- The former president's age and health have been subjects of concern, particularly after he withdrew from the presidential race.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones, causing him significant pain, his son Hunter Biden revealed in a recent interview. Despite his deteriorating health, the former president continues to engage with public issues.
The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further. Itโs very painful and itโs very debilitating in many respects.
In an emotional interview with the BBC, Hunter Biden described his father's condition as "very sad to watch." He elaborated that the cancer "has spread, metastasized into his bones and further," adding, "It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects."
Biden, 83, was the oldest person to serve as U.S. president, and his age was a recurring concern throughout his term. He and his administration have faced criticism for allegedly downplaying his health issues, especially after he withdrew from his re-election bid following a widely criticized debate performance against his eventual successor, Donald Trump.
Itโs really sad to watch. The only thing that Iโd say about my dad, about his health right now, is I wish he would complain more, because it's not good.
Hunter Biden shared that the diagnosis has been difficult for the family. "The only thing that I'd say about my dad, about his health right now, is I wish he would complain more, because it's not good," he stated. Nevertheless, he affirmed that his father remains engaged, speaking out on issues he cares about, driven by a strong belief in the country. Biden is set to release a memoir titled "Promise Me, America" after the midterm elections.
Heโs still doing his thing. He so believes in this country.
Originally published by The Guardian in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.