Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation treatment for advanced prostate cancer, his team has confirmed.
“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,” a spokesperson said.
Biden, 82, has also been taking a pill form of hormone medication, according to NBC News.
His aides insist that Biden is “doing well.”
The former president first revealed his aggressive diagnosis in May, just months after leaving office, disclosing that the cancer had metastasized and spread to his bones.
“Cancer touches us all,” Biden wrote at the time in a post on X.
“Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places.
“Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.”
Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support. pic.twitter.com/oSS1vGIiwU
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 19, 2025
Many conservatives responded to the news of Biden’s treatment by offering “thoughts and prayers” for the former president.
🚨 BREAKING: Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy for his aggressive form of cancer, expected to last 5 weeks
"As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment." pic.twitter.com/sG9oTgkPYo
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 11, 2025
Even though I don’t care for how Biden led the country (and showed up as a politician), I pray that he gets through these treatments OK.
— MAGA Scotty (@MAGAScotty) October 11, 2025
Pray for his family.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) October 11, 2025
I'm praying for him 🙏🙏🙏🙏
— Unruly Julie (@UnrulyJulie15) October 11, 2025
While we are on opposite sides the political spectrum I pray the treatment works and for his recovery.
— Just Jillian 🗽🇺🇸 (@JillPTorkelson) October 12, 2025
Transparency Questions
While Biden’s announcement drew well-wishes from both sides of the political aisle, it also sparked fresh questions about transparency during his presidency.
Prostate cancer typically develops over years before reaching a metastatic stage.
Critics have asked when Biden’s inner circle first became aware of his condition, and whether the public was kept in the dark.
The questions add to longstanding concerns about Biden’s fitness for office, particularly surrounding his repeated reliance on the “autopen” for signing executive orders and other official documents.
Trump Memo, House Investigation
In June, President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into whether aides improperly concealed Biden’s health issues while he was in office.
Trump’s directive called on White House Counsel to determine if “certain individuals conspired to deceive the public about Biden’s mental state and unconstitutionally exercise the authorities and responsibilities of the President.”
Meanwhile, the House Oversight Committee has launched its own probe into the matter, reviewing whether executive powers were carried out without Biden’s direct involvement.
At the same time, lawmakers and commentators continue to stress the importance of transparency and accountability regarding Biden’s time in office.
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