WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President joe biden As part of a new phase of treatment, he is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone therapy. aggressive prostate cancer He was diagnosed after leaving office, a spokesperson announced Saturday.
“President Biden is currently undergoing radiation and hormone therapy as part of his treatment plan for prostate cancer,” Kelly Scully, a close aide to President Biden, said in a statement.
The 82-year-old Democratic lawmaker resigned from office in January. withdrew his candidacy for re-election Six months earlier, after a series of disastrous debates against Republicans. donald trump Amid concerns about Biden’s age, health and mental health. Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harriswas Biden’s vice president.
In May, Biden’s post-presidential office announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. The discovery came after he complained of urinary symptoms.
prostate cancer Aggression is graded using what is known as . gleason score. Scores range from 6 to 10, with 8, 9, and 10 prostate cancers being more aggressive. Biden’s office announced that his score was 9, suggesting his cancer is one of the most aggressive.
Last month, Biden underwent surgery. remove skin cancer lesions From his forehead.
