Kathrine Frich
He is sharing a highly positive outlook with the public.
Receiving a severe medical diagnosis forces anyone to pause and reconsider their entire future.
When those scary test results come back positive, daily priorities shift immediately. That harsh reality hit home recently for one of the most famous men in the world.
A deeply personal battle
Former President Joe Biden just shared a major update regarding his ongoing health journey.
The 83-year-old politician took to the social media platform X on Tuesday. He wanted to mark September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, noting the campaign feels much “more personal” to him now.
His team first announced his diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer back in May 2025. By the time his medical staff discovered the issue, the dangerous disease had already spread directly into his bones.
Treatment works well
Doctors immediately put a comprehensive medical plan into motion. Biden officially finished his required radiation therapy last October.
Now, he is sharing a highly positive outlook with the public.
“I am deeply grateful to the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who helped to control my cancer and who continue to take such good care of me,” he wrote in his online statement.
He added that the intensive medical intervention “worked as intended” and allowed him to maintain his normal routine.
Fighting the statistics
More than 330,000 men across the United States will face this exact diagnosis this year alone.
Because of this staggering number, the former president strongly urged his followers to talk to their doctors. He warned people not to delay these vital conversations.
Catching the illness in its initial stages is absolutely crucial. Biden noted that early detection pushes the five-year survival rate close to 100 percent.
Current medical guidelines suggest that men with an average risk level begin regular screenings around age 50.
Looking straight ahead
During his message, Biden also talked about a severe disparity within the healthcare system.
He pointed out that Black men face a significantly higher risk of both developing the illness and dying from it. He advised them to start getting checked at age 45 or even earlier.
With his medical situation finally stabilizing, he is looking forward to his next major project.
His upcoming memoir about his single term in the White House will hit bookstore shelves on November 17.
Sources: X, Office of Joe Biden
