WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President joe biden On Monday, a course of radiation therapy was completed. aggressive prostate cancer A spokesperson said he was diagnosed after leaving office.
Biden was being treated at Penn Medicine’s radiation oncology unit in Philadelphia, aide Kelly Scully said.
The 82-year-old Democratic lawmaker resigned six months later in January. withdrew his candidacy for re-election After a disastrous debate 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, President Biden’s 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.
