Former President Joe Biden Completes Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Former President Joe Biden has completed a round of radiation therapy for an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which was diagnosed after he left office. The 82-year-old received treatment at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia. Biden left office in January, six months after ending his reelection campaign following a poor debate performance against Republican Donald Trump, who subsequently defeated Biden’s former Vice President, Kamala Harris, in the election. Biden’s cancer, revealed in May, had spread to his bones and was assigned a Gleason score of 9—indicating a highly aggressive form. In addition to radiation therapy, he underwent surgery last month to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead. (AP News)
A short video of the former president ringing a bell to signify the completion of his course of radiation was posted on Ashley Biden’s Instagram story, with the caption: “Rung the bell! Thank you to the incredible doctors, nurses, and staff at Penn Medicine. We are so grateful!” (ABC News)
It remains unclear whether or not he will need more cancer treatment. (ABC News)
