A statement released by Biden's office on Sunday revealed that the cancer has metastasised to his bones.
The announcement follows Biden's recent medical evaluation after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms on Friday, May 16, 2025.
'On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,' the statement read.
According to his physicians, although the diagnosis indicates a more advanced and aggressive form of the disease, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which allows for potentially effective treatment options.
Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment plans with his medical team.
Joe Biden served as the 46th President of the United States from January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025.
He chose not to seek re-election in the 2024 presidential race, citing a desire to pass the baton to a new generation of leadership. At the time, Biden, then 81, also acknowledged the increasing demands of the office and the need to prioritise his health and family after more than five decades in public service.
The decision to withdraw from the race came after increasing pressure and concerns, particularly following a debate performance that raised questions about his fitness for office.
Since leaving office, the former president has maintained a relatively low public profile, occasionally commenting on political developments and emerging global issues.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
