Hunter Biden says father's prostate cancer has continued to spread
Hunter Biden told the BBC that former US President Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer has kept spreading despite ongoing treatment. The former president remains active and continues his work, his son said.
Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, told the BBC that his father's health has worsened, with the aggressive form of prostate cancer continuing to spread despite treatment.
According to Hunter Biden, the cancer has metastasized into the bones and is continuing to spread further. He said the disease causes significant pain and is debilitating in many respects, but his father remains active and continues carrying out his work. He added that his father holds a strong belief in the country.
Diagnosis and treatment
Joe Biden's diagnosis was announced in May last year, just four months after he left the presidency. Doctors found an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had already spread to the bones. Following the diagnosis, the former president began treatment, including radiation and hormone therapy.
Political context
In 2024, Biden, then 81 years old, decided to run for a second presidential term despite persistent concerns about his health. After a weak debate performance against Donald Trump in June 2024 and mounting pressure from within the Democratic Party, he withdrew his candidacy. His vice president, Kamala Harris, became the party's nominee, but Trump ultimately won the election.
