19 May 2025, 16:02

By Chiara De Biase

Across the world this morning, millions woke to the news thatformer US President Joe Biden had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. It’s a stark reminder that the most common cancer in men doesn’t care about who you are, your political standing, or your Olympic medals.

This indiscriminate disease strikes dads, grandads, brothers, and uncles from every walk of life.

Late on Sunday 18th May it was confirmed that President Biden had been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.

His personal office announced that the cancer appeared to be “hormone-sensitive,” and that President Biden was now reviewing treatment options.

At Prostate Cancer UK we were saddened to hear this news, and extend our thoughts and best wishes to President Biden and his family as they start to navigate the disease and the options open to them for treatment.

But we also thank him for publicly sharing his diagnosis, and shining a spotlight on the........

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