President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama, and former Vice President Kamala Harris have reacted to the announcement that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer.
According to the Office of the former President on Sunday, the cancer has spread to Biden’s bones, and doctors are reviewing treatment options.
Reacting to the announcement, Trump said: “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis.
“We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
Former Vice President Harris wrote: “Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis.
“We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time.
“Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership.
“We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.”
Obama said: “Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family.
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“Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace.
“We pray for a fast and full recovery.”
Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after experiencing urinary symptoms, his office said, adding: “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”
Biden’s office said the cancer scored a nine out of 10 on the Gleason score grading system, which is used to help determine the aggressiveness of prostate cancer.
Dr. Herbert Lepor, an urologist at NYU Langone, said a score of nine is “very high risk”, but added that many men can live “five to 10 years and beyond” even with metastatic prostate cancer.
“Over the last decade, there have been many advances in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer,” Lepor said.
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