Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The disease has already spread to his bones, raising serious concerns about treatment options and long-term health. He received the diagnosis on Friday following a medical check-up for urinary symptoms.
Prostate cancer forms in the gland located between the penis and bladder. It often grows slowly and may remain undetected for years. However, advanced cases like Biden’s tend to appear only after the cancer has affected the urethra.
Frequent urination and weak flow are common early symptoms. Biden experienced such signs before visiting his doctor. According to medical experts, these are typical indicators of late-stage prostate cancer.
Doctors confirmed that Biden’s cancer is a high-grade form. It is classified with a Gleason score of 9. This rating means the cancer cells appear highly abnormal and are likely to grow and spread quickly. A Gleason score ranges from 6 to 10, with 10 being the most severe.
Biden prostate cancer experts say his condition is more advanced than most men encounter. The cancer’s spread to the bones reduces available treatment options. Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and steroids may slow progression. However, none of these are likely to cure the disease entirely.
His doctors say the cancer is hormone-sensitive. This means it relies on male hormones to grow. Drugs that lower or block hormone levels may help control the disease.
Specialists also noted that Biden could qualify for clinical trials. These studies offer experimental treatments for advanced cases. Still, inclusion depends on various health criteria.
The prognosis for Biden prostate cancer is cautious but not hopeless. About one-third of patients with bone metastasis survive for five years. Some aggressive treatments focus on improving quality of life instead of cure.
Experts stress early detection. “Check yourself, even without symptoms,” advised one leading urologist.
Biden and his family are now reviewing treatment paths. Doctors say it may take weeks or months to see how well therapies work.
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