Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to bones, calls it ‘very painful’
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At a glance
- Hunter Biden stated his father, former President Joe Biden, has prostate cancer that has spread to his bones and is causing significant pain.
- Joe Biden was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in May 2025 and underwent treatment, while Hunter Biden expressed gratitude for a presidential pardon.
- The article also includes brief, unrelated news briefs from Jamaica and international updates on electric scooters in Paris, the Strait of Hormuz, and the death of Lionel Messi's father.
Hunter Biden has revealed that his father, former President Joe Biden, is experiencing a worsening battle with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
very painful
In an interview with the BBC, Hunter Biden described his father's condition as "very painful" and "very debilitating." Despite the health challenges, he noted that the 83-year-old former president remains active and committed to his duties.
Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025. He subsequently underwent hormone treatment and radiation therapy. Hunter Biden also touched upon his father's decision to pardon him during the final weeks of his presidency, expressing deep gratitude and calling himself "the most privileged person" as a result. The pardon, issued in December 2024, covered his federal gun and tax convictions, reversing previous statements by Joe Biden about not intervening in his son's legal cases.
very debilitating
The article also contains several unrelated, brief news items. These include updates on hurricane relief supplies in Jamaica, a manhunt for a suspect in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, and efforts to promote STEM education by the Scientific Research Council in Jamaica. Additionally, there are international briefs about new helmet and reflective gear rules for electric scooter riders in Paris, positive negotiations between Oman and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and the death of Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi.
the most privileged person
Originally published by Jamaica Observer. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.