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Joe Biden’s prostate cancer is spreading and causing him pain, son Hunter says

In a BBC interview broadcast Friday, Hunter Biden revealed that his father, former US President Joe Biden, is experiencing pain due to his prostate cancer spreading to his bones and other parts of his body. Hunter described his father's condition as "very sad to watch" and "very debilitating." Joe Biden, 83, disclosed his cancer diagnosis in May of the previous year, less than four months after leaving office.

Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-08 · 22:04 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer is spreading and causing him pain, son Hunter says
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In a BBC interview broadcast Friday, Hunter Biden revealed that his father, former US President Joe Biden, is experiencing pain due to his prostate cancer spreading to his bones and other parts of his body. Hunter described his father's condition as "very sad to watch" and "very debilitating." Joe Biden, 83, disclosed his cancer diagnosis in May of the previous year, less than four months after leaving office. The article notes that his age was a concern during his presidency, and he and his advisors have faced criticism for allegedly concealing the extent of his health issues.

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Joe Biden, 83, was the oldest man to serve as US president.

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It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects.

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The cancer has spread, metastasised into his bones and further.

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Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain.

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Joe Biden's age was a source of concern for much of his four years in office.

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Former US president Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview.In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father’s condition, describing it as very sad to watch.“The cancer has spread, metastasised into his bones and further,” he said. “It’s very painful and it’s very debilitating in many respects.”Joe Biden, 83, was the oldest man to serve as US president and his age was a source of concern for much of his four years in office.He and his White House advisers have faced intense criticism for allegedly concealing the extent of his problems, especially after he was forced to abandon his bid for re-election after a disastrous debate with his eventual successor, Donald Trump.Hunter Biden listens while his father, US President Joe Biden, speaks during a Hanukkah reception at the White House in December 2024. Photo: APThe former president revealed his cancer diagnosis in May last year, less than four months after he left the White House.
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