Former President Joe Biden has shared an update on his battle with prostate cancer, saying radiation treatment has worked as intended while urging Americans to speak to their doctors about early detection. Biden made the comments in a post marking Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, reflecting on his own diagnosis last spring. Doctors determined that the cancer had already metastasized to his bones by the time it was discovered.
In his latest message, Biden stressed the importance of catching the disease early. Biden said men at average risk should begin discussing screening around age 50, while Black men should begin the conversation at 45 or earlier. He also highlighted family history as an important risk factor, advising men whose father or brother had prostate cancer to speak with their doctors from age 45, or earlier if multiple close relatives were affected.
Biden pointed to racial disparities in prostate cancer outcomes, writing that Black men are “nearly 70% more likely to get this disease and 2 to 4 times more likely to die from it.” “Which is an outrage in the richest country in the world,” he added. The 83-year-old former president also offered an update on his ongoing treatment, expressing gratitude to the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals caring for him. He added that he continues to work on projects that matter to him, including finishing his memoir.
Biden also thanked people who have offered prayers and support to him and his family since his diagnosis. Do it for yourself, and do it for the people who love you.” Biden ended his message with a characteristically personal note: “And no matter what, keep the faith. God bless you.” Biden revealed in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer after doctors investigated urinary symptoms.
His office said testing had found a prostate nodule and that the cancer had a Gleason score of 9, indicating an aggressive form of the disease. Doctors also determined that the cancer had metastasized to his bones by the time it was diagnosed. Biden's office said his cancer was hormone-sensitive, meaning it could be treated with hormone therapy.
In his latest update, Biden said radiation treatment he underwent in fall 2025 “worked as intended” and thanked the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who continue to care for him. The former president has continued to make public appearances and work on his memoir while undergoing treatment. Concerns about Biden's age and health became one of the defining issues of his presidency, particularly during his 2024 reelection campaign.
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