Former US President Joe Biden Undergoes Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment
In a significant development in his ongoing care, former US President Joe Biden has begun receiving radiation therapy as part of his treatment plan for prostate cancer, according to his spokesman. The 82-year-old politician is also undergoing hormone treatment, which is expected to span several weeks.
Biden's office announced in May that he had been diagnosed with a more aggressive form of the disease, which had spread to his bones. At the time, it was reported that Biden had experienced urinary symptoms, leading doctors to discover a small nodule on his prostate. According to NBC News, the radiation treatment is expected to last for five weeks and marks a new phase in his care.
The aggressive form of prostate cancer has been described as hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective management through hormone treatment and radiation therapy. This latest development comes after Biden's office initially announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in May. According to the sources, the disease is being treated with a combination of radiation therapy and hormone treatment.
In an interview with NBC News, a source close to Biden's medical team described the current stage of his care as "a new point" in his treatment plan. The source added that the radiation treatment was expected to be a significant part of his ongoing care for prostate cancer.
According to Dr. Otis Brawley, a leading expert on cancer treatment and former chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society, "Radiation therapy is often used in combination with hormone treatment to manage aggressive forms of prostate cancer." He noted that while the disease has spread to Biden's bones, it appears to be responding well to the current treatment plan.
Biden's office has not provided further details on his condition or the specifics of his treatment plan. However, according to a source close to the former president, he is expected to continue with his ongoing care and management of the disease.
As Biden navigates this new phase in his treatment plan, his supporters and well-wishers are sending their best wishes for his recovery. The nation's 46th President has been an inspiration to many through his public service and commitment to healthcare reform.
In a statement, Biden's spokesman said that he was undergoing radiation therapy as part of his ongoing care for prostate cancer. He added that the former president was receiving hormone treatment without providing further details.
The current status of Biden's health is being closely monitored by his medical team, with regular updates expected in the coming weeks. As the nation watches over him during this challenging time, it remains to be seen how he will continue to manage and treat his prostate cancer.
Attribution:
According to NBC News
According to a source close to Biden's medical team
According to Dr. Otis Brawley, leading expert on cancer treatment and former chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society
This story was compiled from reports by BBC World and BBC World.
