Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive type of prostate cancer, according to medical sources.

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive type of prostate cancer, according to medical sources. The news was announced on Sunday, revealing that Biden had been seen by doctors last week after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone.Biden's office stated that while this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians, but the specifics of his treatment plan have not been disclosed.The Gleason score, a measure of how the cancerous cells look compared with normal cells, is typically used to classify prostate cancers. In Biden's case, his score is 9, indicating that his cancer is among the most aggressive. When prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it often spreads to the bones, making it more challenging to treat.However, since Biden's cancer is hormone-sensitive, it can be treated with therapies that deprive the tumors of hormones. Many political leaders have sent their well-wishes for Biden's recovery, including his former vice president, Kamala Harris, who praised his resilience and optimism.Biden, 82, has faced concerns about his health during his presidency, particularly after a debate performance in June 2023 that raised questions about his age and fitness for office. However, he has repeatedly dismissed concerns about his health, stating that he is fit to serve and ready to continue his work.In recent years, Biden has been treated for two other health issues: a basal cell carcinoma removed from his chest in February 2023 and a benign, potentially pre-cancerous polyp removed from his colon in November 2021. Despite these health issues, Biden has remained active in his role as former President and has continued to advocate for his signature initiatives, including his "cancer moonshot" initiative aimed at reducing the cancer death rate over the next 25 years.