Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones and progressed further in his body, according to his son, Hunter Biden, who disclosed the development in a recent interview with the BBC.
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Hunter Biden said his father’s cancer has metastasized into his bones.
He described the former president’s condition as “very painful” and debilitating.
Biden was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in May 2025 and later underwent radiation treatment.
Hunter Biden said the illness has taken a significant toll on the former president but added that Biden remains active and continues to speak publicly about politics.
“It’s very debilitating in many respects,” Hunter said, while describing his father’s determination to remain engaged despite his health challenges.
Biden’s office first announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025, revealing that the disease was aggressive and had been discovered during a routine medical examination.
The former president later completed a course of radiation treatment in October 2025, according to an update from his office. He also underwent a separate procedure to remove skin cancer cells from his forehead.
Since then, Biden’s family and representatives have released limited information about his health.
His wife, Jill Biden, said in June that the former president is expected to live with the cancer for the rest of his life.
Biden was 82 years old when he left office, making him the oldest person to serve as US president at the time.
His health became a major political issue during the 2024 presidential campaign, with aides facing criticism over claims that they had not been sufficiently transparent about his condition. Biden eventually withdrew from the presidential race.
The former president is also scheduled to release a memoir on November 17.
