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Prostate cancer spreads through Biden's body
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Prostate cancer spreads through Biden's body

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hunter Biden stated that his father, former US President Joe Biden, is experiencing severe pain as his prostate cancer has spread to his bones.
  • He described the illness as "very painful and very debilitating."
  • Despite his health struggles, Joe Biden remains politically active, and his presidential memoir is slated for release in November.

Hunter Biden has revealed that his father, former U.S. President Joe Biden, is enduring significant pain due to the spread of his prostate cancer to his bones. In a televised interview with the BBC's Newsnight program, Hunter Biden became visibly emotional as he detailed his father's condition, describing it as "very painful and very debilitating in many respects."

"The cancer has spread, metastasised into his bones and further," Hunter Biden stated, painting a grim picture of the former president's health. Joe Biden, who is 83 years old, was the oldest person ever elected to the U.S. presidency, and his age and health have been subjects of public discussion throughout his term and after leaving office.

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

— Hunter BidenHunter Biden describing the progression of his father's prostate cancer.

The former president's health has been a focal point, especially after he withdrew from the 2026 presidential race following a widely criticized debate performance. Joe Biden had publicly disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025, less than four months after concluding his time in the White House. At the time, he had indicated the cancer had spread to his bones.

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.

— Hunter BidenHunter Biden expressing his distress over his father's health condition.

Hunter Biden admitted that the diagnosis has been difficult for 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." Nevertheless, he affirmed that his father remains engaged in public life, advocating for issues he cares about. "He's still doing his thing," Hunter Biden added. "He so believes in this country."

Joe Biden's presidential memoir, titled "Promise Me, America," is scheduled for publication on November 17. The former president continues to undergo treatment while maintaining a public presence.

He's still doing his thing. He so believes in this country.

— Hunter BidenHunter Biden on his father's continued commitment to public service and the country.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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