Former President Joe Biden has the entire country behind him after tough news.
Biden was diagnosed on Friday with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
The diagnosis came after Mr. Biden reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to find a “small nodule” on his prostate. The cancer is a more aggressive form of the disease, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 out of 10.
Biden and his family are said to be reviewing treatment options.
The announcement said that Biden had been experiencing “increasing urinary symptoms” prior to the diagnosis.
Biden left office in January as the oldest-serving president in American history. Throughout his presidency, he faced questions about his age and health, ultimately leading to his abandoning his re-election campaign.
Since leaving office, Joe Biden has largely kept a low profile.
After President Trump passed the 100-day mark, he would emerge and participate in interviews to push back against claims that he suffered from mental decline.
“They are wrong,” Mr. Biden said during an interview on “The View.” “There’s nothing to sustain that.”
Social Media Is Sending Many Prayers To Joe Biden
A spokesperson for former President Joe Biden announced in a statement Sunday that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer following a May 16 diagnosis.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men.
After news broke of his diagnosis, the former president received support from both sides of the aisle.
“President Joe Biden is a man who has always depended on his everlasting relationship with God throughout the many challenges within his life. I, also a person of deep faith, am gently asking my friends and colleagues to please consider sending a prayer up to God’s ears as President Biden confronts this health challenge. I am sending my deepest love and infinite support to Dr. Biden and their family members. I am always in your corner, President Biden. Always 🩷🙏🏽🩷,” one fan said.
“If you’re a person who prays, pray for former President Biden,” a second fan stated.
“No matter your politics, please pray for President Biden,” a third fan wrote.
“My heart goes out to President Joe Biden & I’m praying 🙏 for strength and healing ❤️🩹,” a fourth fan added.
