INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones
The 82-year-old received this diagnosis on Friday, May 16, after doctors discovered a prostate nodule during an evaluation for increasing
This scoring system evaluates the appearance of cancer cells under a microscope.Higher numbers indicate faster growth potential and an
more effective management through treatments that reduce male hormone levels fueling cancer growth
Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his physicians.For metastatic prostate cancer, surgery is typically not
Treatment instead focuses on slowing disease progression and managing symptoms through hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or radiation.Biden
Battles Aggressive Prostate Cancer with Bone Metastasis
(Photo Internet reproduction)Prostate cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American men
When it spreads beyond the prostate, it most commonly affects the bones, making treatment more challenging as medications struggle to reach
all cancerous cells throughout the body.Medical experts note that even patients with high-risk prostate cancer can maintain quality of life
However, the five-year survival rate drops significantly for advanced cases compared to early-stage diagnoses.This diagnosis comes months
after Biden completed his presidential term on January 20, 2025, when Donald Trump took office
