– Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
– On the 18th (local time), Biden’s office released a statement revealing the diagnosis, stating the cancer has metastasized to the bones. They mentioned that although it is an aggressive form of prostate cancer, it is likely to respond well to treatment due to its hormone sensitivity. Biden and his family are exploring various treatment options with medical professionals.
– Biden recently showed symptoms related to urination, leading to tests and a prostate cancer diagnosis on the 16th. According to The New York Times, this diagnosis came after a small nodule was detected in his prostate, which required further evaluation.
– Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5). Prostate cancer malignancy is typically indicated by the Gleason score, and scores ranging from 2 to 6 are considered ‘low-risk’ with a good prognosis, while scores from 7 to 10 with PSA levels above 20 are categorized as ‘high-risk’ with a poor prognosis.
– Born on November 20, 1942, Biden is 82 years old and retired as the oldest president in U.S. history this January. He ran for reelection last year but withdrew from candidacy due to persistent doubts about his age and health throughout the campaign.
– In the book “Original Sin” soon to be published on the 20th by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson, it is alleged that Biden failed to recognize actor George Clooney, a Democratic supporter he has known for 15 years, at a fundraising event in mid-June last year, raising questions about his cognitive capabilities. It is suggested that his close aides have been covering up these issues for some time.
– Biden, who took office as the oldest president at age 78, has been surpassed by Donald Trump, born on June 14, 1946, who assumed the presidency at age 79, now making Trump the oldest president to take office.