Biden speaks out with heartfelt message as political leaders rally behind him
Just days after confirming his diagnosis of aggressive, bone-metastasized prostate cancer, former U.S. President Joe Biden has shared his first public statement—and it’s one of gratitude, strength, and resilience.
“Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.”
— Joe Biden on X (formerly Twitter)
🩺 A Serious, Yet Treatable Diagnosis
Biden, 82, was diagnosed last Friday after seeing doctors for urinary symptoms. Tests revealed a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), classifying it as high-grade prostate cancer—and it has already spread to his bones.
Despite the severity, his office confirmed the disease is hormone-sensitive, making targeted treatments possible.
Joe and Jill Biden. Credit / Instagram
🤝 Support Floods In From All Sides
Political allies and rivals alike have put partisanship aside to wish Biden well:
- Donald Trump: “Melania and I are saddened… We wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
- Kamala Harris: “Joe is a fighter… I know he’ll face this challenge with strength and optimism.”
- Barack Obama: “Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer than Joe.”
- Ro Khanna: “Praying for Joe and his family. They’ve always met challenges with grit and grace.”
Even outspoken figures like Meghan McCain and Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed sympathy, sharing how cancer had touched their own families.
💔 A Deeply Personal Battle
This is not Biden’s first fight with cancer. The tragic loss of his son Beau Biden to brain cancer in 2015 sparked his personal mission to end the disease. As president, he launched and championed the Cancer Moonshot initiative, aiming to accelerate research and increase access to life-saving treatments.
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🧬 What’s Next?
The Biden family is currently reviewing treatment options with his doctors. Experts say:
- Hormone therapies can be effective in slowing progression
- Bone metastasis, however, generally means the cancer is not curable, though many patients live for years with proper management
🙏 Resilience, Not Defeat
Despite the diagnosis, Biden’s words reflect hope and dignity. At a time when political discourse is often divided, the country seems united in support for his health journey.
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