What does metastatic cancer mean?
Biden’s doctors determined his form of prostate cancer is “metastasis to the bone,” meaning the cancer has spread from its original location to another part of the body.
Many types of cancer can be metastatic and have the capacity to spread to bones however, some forms of cancer, such as prostate or breast cancer, are more likely to, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Ariana Baio18 May 2025 21:41
Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer, his office has announced.
A spokesperson for the ex-commander-in-chief said on Sunday that the diagnosis was made on Friday after doctors found a small nodule on Biden’s prostate, which needed further evaluation.
Gustaf Kilander18 May 2025 21:37
Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former president Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, a spokesperson for the former president said in a statement on Sunday.
Biden, 82, was received the diagnosis on Friday after going in for an evaluation due to a “small nodule” on his prostate.
The spokesperson for Biden said he was reviewing treatment options with his family and physicians.
Ariana Baio18 May 2025 21:33
