Hunter Biden says his father’s prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
Hunter Biden said the former president’s cancer has spread to his bones and is causing significant pain, despite ongoing treatment.
- In a BBC Newsnight interview broadcast Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional discussing former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer, stating it has metastasized to his bones and is "really sad to watch."
- Joe Biden's office announced the diagnosis in May 2025 after urinary symptoms revealed a small nodule on his prostate, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 and metastasis to the bone—an aggressive form of the disease.
- Former First Lady Jill Biden recently explained that her husband requires testing every three months and will live with the cancer permanently; she noted "he's doing OK" despite the metastasis to his bones.
- Despite his health condition, Hunter claimed his father remains active, "speaking publicly about the issues that are important to him" and continues to believe strongly in the country.
- Hunter also addressed his past battle with addiction, describing it as "hell on earth" and noting he "wasnt reaching for anything except oblivion" during that period, contrasting his recovery with his father's current struggle.
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Hunter Biden, the ex-mandator’s son, said it is “really hard” and “sad” to see the deterioration of his father’s health, who continues with his treatment.
The prostate cancer of ex-US President Joe Biden (83) has spread further, according to his son Hunter, and causes severe pain.
Son says Biden's prostate cancer causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
LONDON — Former U.S. President Joe Biden ’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview.
Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer Spread To Bones, Son Says It's "Painful"
In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting president, Joe Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.
Former U.S. President Biden’s cancer has spread, it’s very painful, says son
In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting President, Joe Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones
Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread: "It's very painful and it's very debilitating"
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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