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former US President Joe Biden 82 has
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been diagnosed with an aggressive form
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of prostate cancer that has metastasized
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to his bones the diagnosis confirmed on
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May 18th 2025 revealed a Gleon score of
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nine indicating a high-grade tumor with
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rapid growth potential despite the
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severity Biden's medical team noted that
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the cancer is hormone sensitive offering
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avenues for effective treatment
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he and his family are currently
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consulting with physicians to determine
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the best course of action in a heartfelt
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message shared on social media Biden
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expressed gratitude for the outpouring
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of support stating "Cancer touches us
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all." Like so many of you Jill and I
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have learned that we are strongest in
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places political figures across the
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spectrum have extended their
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well-wishes president Donald Trump
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conveyed his sympathies wishing Biden a
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prime Minister Narendra Modi also
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expressed concern posting on X deeply
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concerned to hear about it Joe Biden's
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health extend our best wishes to him for
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a quick and full recovery biden's
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diagnosis has reignited discussions
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about prostate cancer awareness and the
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importance of early detection especially
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given his long-standing advocacy through
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initiatives like the cancer moonshot
