US EditionGiven Biden’s Diagnosis, What a Urologist Wants You to Know About Prostate Screening
- Former President Joe Biden, age 82, was diagnosed last week with advanced prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.
- Biden's cancer likely developed over many years, with his last prostate screening occurring in 2014, more than a decade ago.
- Experts and doctors note Biden's cancer is serious, treatable but not curable, and often grows quietly for years before detection.
- Dr. William Dahut expressed the view that the prostate cancer has likely been present for a prolonged period, aligning with the perspective shared by other oncologists.
- Biden's diagnosis has renewed focus on prostate cancer screening guidelines for men over 70, for whom routine PSA testing is generally not recommended.
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The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressPresidential history: Treating the commander in chief – a history of care and controversy
The recent revelation that former President Joe Biden has advanced prostate cancer has raised questions among some about the quality of his medical care during his time in the White House. Historically, presidential physicians have mainly been beneficial, though some have caused harm and a few have been deceitful. Presidents’ physicians hold responsibilities that extend far beyond those of an ordinary medical practitioner. Over time, the role an…
Biden's Health Oversight Casts Doubt on Comprehensive Screening Guidelines - Real News Now
When the news broke that Joe Biden, a former president, had not undergone prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening since 2014 and was consequently diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, it sparked a heated discussion about the importance and guidelines of prostate cancer screening. The PSA test, though being indispensable for early cancer detection, has been a constant source of controversy due to its limitations. Prostate-specific antigen,…
Biden’s cancer diagnosis has more men questioning their own health | News Channel 3-12
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – We learned this week that former president Biden was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. Doctors at Dignity Health in Ventura and Sutter Health in Santa Barbara say it has created discussion amongst men in our community about if and how they should be screened for prostate cancer. Doctors say more men are also making appointments to get screened for prostate cancer. They say screening for prostate cancer is not st…
The Norfolk Daily News
Biden’s Prostate Cancer Likely Grew Undetected for Years, Experts Say
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President Rahm Emanuel? He Thinks So.
CHICAGO — We had just sat down in our booth at Pizzeria Portofino, an upscale restaurant on the riverfront he revitalized as mayor, when I asked Rahm Emanuel how he was doing.“I don’t have prostate cancer,” he quipped.There it was. Sharp, funny, a little nasty, a little glib—and aimed directly at the proverbial elephant in the room. Classic Rahm Emanuel.I had come to Chicago because I wanted to know who was going to lead the Democratic Party out…
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