Biden is undergoing radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer.
46th President Joe Biden is undergoing a new phase of treatment for an aggressive form of cancer, diagnosed in May. Biden's spokesperson announced this on October 11, writes NBC News.
"President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormonal treatment as part of his prostate cancer treatment plan," a spokesman for the 46th president said.
Radiation therapy is expected to last five weeks and will be the next stage of his treatment, according to a source familiar with the situation. Biden was already taking hormone therapy.
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Last month, 82-year-old Biden underwent Mohs skin cancer surgery, a procedure known as a skin cancer procedure. A large bandage was noticeable on his forehead during public appearances at the time. (Mohs surgery is a method of surgically removing cancerous skin tumors with maximum preservation of healthy tissue. The procedure is named after American surgeon Frederick Mohs, who developed the technique in the 1930s. During the surgery, the doctor removes the affected tissue layer by layer and immediately examines each layer under a microscope. This allows the doctor to accurately determine whether cancer cells remain and, if necessary, remove another layer without affecting healthy skin. The method is used primarily to treat basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers, especially on the face, ears, nose, and other sensitive areas where preserving the appearance and function of the skin is important.) Note.)
After the procedure, his doctor wrote in a note that "all cancerous tissue was successfully removed" and "no further treatment is required."
In May, Biden announced that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones.
His office then said the 46th president was considering several treatment options to ensure "effective management of the disease."
In a post on the X platform after his diagnosis, Biden wrote: "Cancer touches each of us. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we become stronger where we are broken. Thank you for your love and support."
At the time, several oncologists reported that, given the nature of the disease and the fact that the cancer had already metastasized, Biden's condition may have gone undetected for several years.
Men his age aren't typically screened for prostate cancer, as the American Cancer Society recommends screening every two years for men aged 50 to 60. It's unclear whether Biden was screened for prostate cancer during his most recent physical, which took place last year while he was still in office.
The 46th president, who turns 83 next month, is "feeling well," sources said.
In 2023, while still in office, Biden had a skin lesion removed during a routine medical examination; it was later found to be malignant. At the time, the doctor determined that no further treatment was necessary.
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Biden left the White House in January, months after suspending his reelection campaign and endorsing his vice president, Kamala Harris, as his running mate.
His campaign and final months in office were marred by accusations that he was too old to run and mentally incompetent. Biden and his family have repeatedly denied these allegations.
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