Why health experts are shocked by Joe Biden’s ‘agg.essive’ ca.cer diagnosis
Health experts have expressed surprise at Joe Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis, questioning why the aggressive disease wasn’t detected earlier. The 82-year-old former president’s condition was confirmed on May 18 with a Gleason score of 9—the most severe grade—indicating advanced progression with bone metastasis. While his cancer is hormone-sensitive and treatable, Yale professor Dr. Howard Forman called it “odd” that routine PSA tests during Biden’s presidency didn’t flag the issue sooner, noting such high-grade cancers develop over years.
Biden has faced previous health concerns, including skin cancer removal in 2023 and a precancerous colon polyp in 2021. His diagnosis comes after a history of advocating for cancer research following his son Beau’s 2015 death from brain cancer. Some doctors, like Dr. Steven Quay, suggest prostate cancer typically grows slowly but can accelerate in rare cases, especially among older men. The news has reignited discussions about Biden’s medical history, which became a focal point during his presidency and re-election campaign.
