Key Takeaways
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation and hormone therapy for prostate cancer
His Gleason score of 9 indicates it's one of the most aggressive cancer types
The cancer has spread to his bones
TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate cancer , his office confirmed Saturday.
“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,” Kelly Scully , a spokesperson for Biden, told The Associated Press .
The 82-year-old was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year, months after leaving office in January. His team first announced in May that the disease had spread to