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Biden's cancer diagnosis: Trump says 'saddened', wishes him fast recovery
Former US President Barack Obama also said Biden will fight cancer 'with his trademark resolve and grace'
- PUBLISHED: Mon 19 May 2025, 7:33 AM
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US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was "saddened" by the news his predecessor and political rival Joe Biden had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
A statement from Biden's office said earlier that the former US president is currently reviewing treatment options.
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"While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians," it continued.
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"Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery," Trump, who has repeatedly derided Biden for his cognitive abilities and aged demeanor, said on his Truth Social platform.
Commenting on the news, Biden's former vice president said that he "is a fighter," his Kamala Harris.
Harris said she was "saddened" to learn of the diagnosis, adding in a post on X: "Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery."
Former US President Barack Obama also said Biden will fight cancer "with his trademark resolve and grace."
"Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery," Obama, who made Biden his vice president, said on X.
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, with the American Cancer Society reporting one in eight men in the United States are diagnosed with it over their lifetime.
While it is highly treatable if discovered early, it is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, the organization said.
