Former President Joe Biden's cancer has progressed, spreading into his bones and beyond, according to his son, Hunter Biden. In a recent interview with BBC Newsnight, Hunter Biden became visibly emotional as he described his father's current health status, characterizing the disease as both "very painful" and "very debilitating." Reflecting on the impact of the diagnosis, Hunter Biden told the BBC, "Cancer is really hard. It's really sad to watch." Despite the severity of the illness, he emphasized his father's central role in their lives, stating, "My dad is, to this day, the center of our family. He's the best father, the best husband, the best grandfather."
Joe Biden, 83, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025. The diagnosis followed the discovery of a nodule on his prostate after he experienced urinary symptoms. By the time the cancer was identified, it had already metastasized to his bones. Since his diagnosis, the former president has undergone ongoing treatment, including radiation and hormone therapy, which commenced last October. While he previously expressed that he was "feeling good" and that doctors anticipated successful treatment, the situation remains challenging.
Former first lady Jill Biden recently noted that her husband’s condition necessitates constant monitoring and medical care. During an August 5 appearance on SiriusXM's "Let's Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa," she shared that the former president has been dealing with frequent nighttime bathroom trips, sometimes occurring up to seven times per night. She explained that these symptoms persisted after the couple left the White House in January 2025, leading her to encourage him to pursue additional medical attention. "We have to be mindful of it every three months, testing and medicines," Jill Biden told Ripa. "And anybody who’s gone through this cancer journey – and I’ve been through it many times with members of my family, of course with Beau – it’s constant. It’s daily. And I think it’s challenging." The former first lady’s reference to Beau Biden recalls the death of the couple's oldest son in 2015 at age 46, following a battle with brain cancer. Hunter Biden did not offer further specifics regarding any changes to his father's treatment plan or the extent of the cancer's spread.
Prostate cancer is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the most common cancer among men in the United States, excluding nonmelanoma skin cancers. Data from the American Cancer Society indicates that approximately 1 in 8 men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis during their lifetime.
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