Biden Faces Metastatic Prostate Cancer With Bone Spread

Hunter Biden said in BBC interviews that Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones, is very painful and increasingly debilitating, while the former president remains active in public life. The 83-year-old’s May 2025 diagnosis is described as aggressive and likely longstanding, with doctors noting the cancer could have been present during his presidency. Jill Biden and others have acknowledged the seriousness of the illness and that Biden will likely live with cancer for some time, yet he continues to travel, speak on issues he cares about, and work on projects such as his memoir Promise Me, America. Hunter pressed for more acknowledgment of his father’s pain, reflecting the personal toll on the family. The disclosures accompany broader discussions about Biden’s age, past debates, and criticisms of how his health was portrayed during his final years in office, underscoring the ongoing impact of the illness on leadership and public perception.