Summary
Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, four months after ending his term as president. This diagnosis draws attention to past voter concerns about his age and health when he was considering a second term in office.
Key Facts
- Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced and aggressive prostate cancer.
- Biden is 82 years old and concluded his presidency four months ago.
- Concerns about Biden's age and health were prevalent among voters during his presidency.
- Biden had previously led efforts to find a cure for cancer, following his son Beau's death from brain cancer.
- In 2016, President Obama asked Biden to lead a large research effort to find a cancer cure.
- Biden's health issues have been a point of discussion, especially as he considered a second term.
- Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race after challenges related to his debate performances.
- Former President Donald Trump extended supportive wishes to Biden after the cancer diagnosis.
