NPR – Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from his personal office.

Biden, 82, was seen for further tests last week after a finding of a prostate nodule.

“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” according to the statement, which says Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options.

“There are many treatments for metastatic prostate cancer. Treatments aren’t likely to cure the cancer, but they can slow its growth.” – MAYO CLINIC 

For U.S. men, prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death and the most common cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

President Trump said in a post on Truth Social Sunday that he and First Lady Melania Trump are “saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis.”

“We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,” he wrote … read more. 

“Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.” – Kamala Harris

Metastatic prostate cancer

MAYO CLINIC –Metastatic prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate and spreads to other parts of the body. Other terms for this condition include advanced prostate cancer and stage 4 prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the prostate. The prostate is a small gland that helps make the fluid part of semen. It’s found just below the bladder. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system.

Most prostate cancers are found when the cancer is only in the prostate. It’s less common for someone to have metastatic prostate cancer when first diagnosed with prostate cancer. Metastatic prostate cancer happens most often in people who had treatment for prostate cancer in the past.

There are many treatments for metastatic prostate cancer. Treatments aren’t likely to cure the cancer, but they can slow its growth. SOURCE.