Joe Biden: Cancer has apparently spread

Former U.S. President Joe Biden's health appears to be deteriorating, with his son Hunter Biden revealing in a BBC interview that the former president's prostate cancer has spread.

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the prostate cancer has spread and has »metastasized to his bones and beyond«.

Hunter Biden stated that the cancer has metastasized to his father's bones and beyond, describing the illness as "very painful and in many ways very debilitating." He added, "It's very hard to watch."

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The disease is »very painful and in many ways very debilitating.«

A spokesperson for the 83-year-old former president declined to comment on the interview on Saturday. Biden publicly disclosed his battle with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, four months after leaving the White House, noting that it had also affected his bones. In October, a spokesperson announced he was undergoing radiation and hormone therapy.

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It is very hard to watch.

Despite his health struggles, Hunter Biden emphasized his father's desire to remain publicly engaged, stating, "He believes in this country." Joe Biden, who served as Vice President from 2009 to 2017 during Barack Obama's administration, had recently criticized his successor Donald Trump at a June benefit event. His physical and mental fitness had been a recurring topic of discussion during his 2021-2025 term. His memoir is scheduled for release on November 17, following the midterm elections.

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He believes in this country.