"Last week, President Joe Biden was examined for a new prostate tumor after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On May 16, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, with a Gleason score of 9 (Grade 5) with bone metastasis," said a statement from former President Joe Biden's office on May 18.
The statement stated that despite being a developing and spreading disease, former President Joe Biden's cancer appears to be sensitive to hormones, helping to control effectively.
Mr. Biden, 82, and his family are considering treatment options with doctors.
prostate cancer can be classified on a Gleason scale, based on the image of cells under the microscope. Dr. Benjamin Davies, a professor of urinary cancer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - who was not involved in Mr. Biden's health check-up - told CNN that the Gleason score of 9 means that this is the fastest-developing and spreading form of prostate cancer.
According to an insider, Joe Biden will be at his home in Wilmington, Delaware this weekend. CNN has learned about where the former president is being treated.
President Donald Trump said he and First Lady Melania were "very sad" after hearing that former President Joe Biden had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and wished the former President a speedy recovery.
Melania and I were saddened to hear about Joe Bidens recent health diagnosis. We send our warmest and best wishes to Ms. Jill and her family. And we wish Mr. Joe a quick recovery and good health," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
