US EditionBiden's last prostate cancer blood test was in 2014, spokesperson says
- Last week, former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer which has advanced to affect his bones and is considered incurable.
- Biden's office stated on Tuesday that his last known prostate cancer screening occurred in 2014 and he had no prior diagnosis before last week.
- The cancer announcement on Sunday prompted sympathy but also speculation and criticism, including claims of a possible cover-up due to the disease's advanced stage.
- Donald Trump, Biden's successor, said he was surprised the public was not informed earlier and called the situation "very sad" while noting it "takes a long time to get to that situation."
- Though the cancer is incurable, Biden's aides said it may be controlled with treatment amid ongoing scrutiny and skepticism about progression without detection.
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Letter: Oh, what a tangled web
The timing of the recent announcement that former president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with late-stage prostate cancer brought to mind an expression first coined by Sir Walter Scott (1808): "Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." Before we get started, however, I just want to express my sympathy over this diagnosis. No one I know, Republican or Democrat, rejoiced over this news. Many Republicans wanted Biden thro…
Letter: Men over 70 should insist on PSA blood tests
Today we learned that President Biden did not have a PSA blood test since 2014, which follows the NIH recommendation that men over 70 should not have the PSA test. In 2019 I was diagnosed at age 75 with advanced…
Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson Launches Probe Into Biden’s Health
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is initiating a congressional probe into former President Joe Biden’s health during his time in office, according to an Axios report. The move follows recent revelations about Biden’s aggressive metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis and allegations of a White House cover-up regarding his declining health while president. Senator Johnson informed Axios that […] Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson Launches Probe Into Biden’…
Report Reveals Biden’s Doctor Is Close Family Friend, Raising Questions on Transparency - News Addicts
The fallout of former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis continued into its third day with new insight into his relationship with the longtime physician who treats him — and also happens to be a close family friend. Critics claim the familial bond between Biden and Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who served as the 82-year-old’s primary doctor […] The post Report Reveals Biden’s Doctor Is Close Family Friend, Raising Questions on Transparency appeared fi…
How long did Biden's team know he has cancer?
President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis shocked many — but it’s also sparked new questions: How long has he had it? Who knew? And when? Tangle Editorial Fellow Hunter Casperson breaks down the debate on the timing of President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.
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