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Biden says prostate cancer treatment ‘worked as intended’
Biden said 330,000 American men will be diagnosed this year and urged those at higher risk to discuss prostate cancer screening with doctors.
- On Tuesday, Former President Joe Biden provided an update on his prostate cancer, stating radiation treatment from last fall "worked as intended." He continues working on his upcoming memoir while receiving ongoing care.
- Diagnosed in May 2025 with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Biden learned the disease had already metastasized to his bones. Testing revealed a Gleason score of 9, indicating severity after he left the White House.
- Marking Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Biden noted more than 330,000 American men will be diagnosed this year. He emphasized that Black men are nearly 70% more likely to get the disease, calling it "an outrage in the richest country in the world."
- Guidelines suggest men at average risk discuss screening around age 50, while Black men or those with family history should start at 45. Biden thanked supporters: "Thank you to everyone who has reached out and continues to keep me and my family in your prayers."
- Although Biden provided no details on his prognosis, he noted five-year survival is close to 100% when caught early. He expressed gratitude to the doctors and nurses who continue to care for him during ongoing treatment.
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Joe Biden Says Prostate Cancer Radiation 'Worked as Intended' as He Urges Men To Seek Early Screening
Joe Biden reveals his prostate cancer treatment was successful, urging men to prioritise early screening. His health update coincides with the completion of his memoir, 'Promise Me, America.'
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NEWS HEADLINES: Biden shares ‘Personal’ health update on advanced prostate cancer battle – One America News Network
former U.S. President Joe Biden, former U.S. President Barack Obama and Sasha Obama listen to a performance by Stevie Wonder at the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory6:38 PM – Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Former President Joe Biden shared a personal health update regarding his ongoing batt…
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