Joe Biden's cancer has spread, son says

Former U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly facing a worsening of his prostate cancer, with his son Hunter Biden revealing the disease has metastasized. Hunter Biden told the BBC that the cancer has spread to his bones and "beyond," describing the situation as "very painful" and "very debilitating."

A spokesperson for the 83-year-old former president declined to comment on the report. Joe Biden publicly disclosed his diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025. At the time, he had recently concluded his term in the White House, succeeded by Donald Trump.

Sources indicate Biden's cancer is aggressive, with a Gleason score of 9, signifying a dangerous variant. He underwent radiation and hormone therapy during his presidency. His physical and mental health were subjects of public discussion throughout his term from 2021 to 2025. Biden has recently appeared at public events, including the inauguration of Barack Obama's presidential library and a Democratic Party fundraiser.

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The cancer has spread to his bones and beyond. It is very painful and in many ways very debilitating.