Summary
Former U.S. President Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy and hormone treatment for prostate cancer. The cancer has spread to his bones and is considered aggressive, but it is hormone-sensitive, which can be managed effectively.
Key Facts
- Joe Biden, 82, is undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
- He is also receiving hormone treatment.
- The radiation treatment is expected to last five weeks.
- His cancer is aggressive and has spread to his bones.
- Biden's cancer has a Gleason score of 9, indicating a high-grade form that can spread fast.
- The cancer is hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective management.
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris ran for president after Biden and lost to President Donald Trump.
