Former President Joe Biden undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer, spokesperson says

Former President Joe Biden Undergoing Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Former President Joe Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment as part of his treatment plan for prostate cancer, according to a spokesperson for CBS News. Despite the diagnosis of an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, Biden is reportedly responding well to treatment.

Biden’s treatment began a few weeks ago and is ongoing in Philadelphia. The initial diagnosis revealed that Biden’s prostate cancer had a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone, placing him in the most aggressive risk category for the disease.

Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer in men, with age being the primary risk factor. Treatment options for prostate cancer include radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, and hormone therapy.

Previous Health Issues

In addition to his current battle with prostate cancer, Biden was also treated for skin cancer two years ago while in office. A small skin lesion with cancerous tissue was removed from his chest during his annual physical, confirming a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

In September 2025, Biden underwent a Mohs surgery to remove the cancerous tissue, a procedure that involves removing thin layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue remains in the affected area.