Hunter Biden says father's prostate cancer has spread to bones, causing pain

Former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones, causing him significant pain and debilitation, according to his son Hunter Biden. In a recent interview with BBC News, Hunter Biden became emotional discussing his father's health, stating, "The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further. It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects."

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The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further. It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects.

Joe Biden, 83, has faced scrutiny regarding his age throughout his presidency. His administration has also encountered criticism for allegedly downplaying his health issues, particularly after he withdrew from a reelection bid following a widely criticized debate performance. The former president disclosed his cancer diagnosis in May of the previous year, less than four months after leaving the White House. At the time, his office reported a Gleason score of 9, indicating the most severe category of prostate cancer.

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Honestly, I can remember getting the diagnosis, and it was just shocking.

This is not the first cancer diagnosis for the former president. Last September, he underwent surgery for skin cancer. In October, he received radiation therapy for his prostate cancer. Former first lady Jill Biden previously described the diagnosis as a "shock" in a May interview with CBS News, noting that it was discovered after he left the White House. She mentioned that doctors had advised against routine PSA tests for men over 70 due to the slow-growing nature of prostate cancer, adding, "I do feel we had amazing care in the White House, but somehow that was missed."

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Well, you know the doctors said that, according to the American Urological Association, that men over 70 don't need a PSA, a blood test, anymore because it's a slow-growing cancer … I do feel we had amazing care in the White House, but somehow that was missed.

Hunter Biden acknowledged the difficulty the diagnosis has placed on the family. "It's really sad to watch," he said. "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." Despite his health challenges, Hunter Biden affirmed that his father remains publicly engaged, continuing to speak on issues he cares about, driven by his belief in the country. The former president is set to release a memoir, "Promise Me, America," after the midterm elections.

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It's really sad to watch. 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.