Shock in the US as Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has developed into an aggressive form and has metastasized to the bones.
The 82-year-old former US president's press office announced the diagnosis after medical tests due to increasing problems with urination. President Biden and his family are already reviewing available treatment options.
The diagnosis has caused concern, however the type of cancer with which Joe Biden was diagnosed is treatable with modern therapeutic methods.
Aggressive cancer with bone metastasis
The cancer diagnosed in Joe Biden is characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), which means it is a more aggressive form of the disease. This diagnosis is of concern, as the prostate cancer has spread to the bones. However, this type of cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective treatment.
Trump, Harris and Obama endorse Biden
Immediately after the diagnosis was announced, reactions from American politicians were warm. President Donald Trump expressed his sadness and warm wishes to Joe Biden and his family via the Truth Social platform. Trump said that his wife, Melania, and he wish the former president a speedy recovery.
For her part, Kamala Harris, former US vice president and presidential candidate for 2024, stated via social media that she feels sad about Biden's situation, adding that she considers him a fighter who will face this challenge with the resilience and strength that characterize him.
"Joe Biden will fight with the determination that characterizes him against the extremely aggressive form of prostate cancer that he has been diagnosed with," assured Barack Obama, a few hours after the news of his former vice president's diagnosis was broadcast.
"No one has done more than Joe to find revolutionary treatments for cancer in all its forms, and I am confident that he will fight this challenge with the determination and grace that characterizes him. We pray for a speedy and full recovery," said Mr. Obama, the Democratic former president (2009-2017) whose vice president Mr. Biden had served as, via X.
Biden's prostate cancer is hormone-sensitive
According to a statement from Joe Biden's office, the former president and his family are reviewing treatment options with his doctors. The prostate cancer Biden was diagnosed with is hormone-sensitive, which allows for the use of treatments such as hormone therapy, which usually has positive results for these types of cancer. The Biden family says they are continuing to meet with doctors and evaluate the best options for the former president's condition.
Source: iefimerida.gr
