News|Joe BidenBiden undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancerFormer president ‘currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment’, Biden aide Kelly Scully says.
Former United States President Joe Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment for prostate cancer, following a diagnosis in May. His spokesperson, Kelly Scully, confirmed the treatment plan on Saturday.
Former United States President Joe Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment for prostate cancer, following a diagnosis in May. His spokesperson, Kelly Scully, confirmed the treatment plan on Saturday.
The diagnosis revealed an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The condition was identified after Biden experienced urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was detected.
Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer among men, as reported by the American Cancer Society. It is notably common in elderly men, with research estimating that about 80 percent of men over the age of 80 have some cancerous cells in their prostate gland.
Former United States President Joe Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment for prostate cancer, following a diagnosis in May.
While early detection makes prostate cancer highly treatable, it remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men. One common treatment method is hormone therapy, which can reduce tumor size and slow cancer growth, though it is not curative.
Prostate cancer aggressiveness is assessed using the Gleason score, ranging from 6 to 10. Scores of 8, 9, and 10 indicate more aggressive cancer behavior. Biden's Gleason score is 9, indicating a highly aggressive form of cancer that is sensitive to hormone treatment.
In addition to his current treatment, Biden underwent Mohs surgery in September to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
