Obama Breaks Silence On Biden’s Diagnosis
Biden Faces Aggressive Cancer Battle at Age 82—Obama Praises Him, But Health Concerns Mount
Washington, D.C. – Former President Barack Obama issued a public statement Sunday after news broke that President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced, aggressive prostate cancer.
In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Obama offered words of support for his longtime political partner while praising Biden’s role in promoting cancer research.
“Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family,” Obama wrote. “Joe has done more than anyone to push forward cancer research, and I have no doubt he will face this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace.”
Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Confirmed by Doctors
The White House confirmed Friday that Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with a serious form of metastatic prostate cancer, with the disease already spreading to his bones. According to a statement from Biden’s personal medical team, he had been experiencing increasing urinary symptoms, prompting further tests that revealed the cancer.
“This is a high-grade, fast-moving form of cancer,” one medical expert said, referring to the reported Gleason score of 9—a score that indicates aggressive disease. “While hormone-sensitive, this type of cancer is challenging at this stage.”
Despite the severity, Biden’s doctors say treatment options are being explored and that hormone therapy could be effective.
Obama Highlights Biden’s Role in Cancer Research
Obama’s post referenced Biden’s leadership of the Cancer Moonshot initiative, originally launched during the Obama administration. The program aimed to accelerate cancer breakthroughs, streamline research, and expand access to care.
Biden relaunched the effort during his own presidency, touting it as a top priority. However, critics argue the program delivered more headlines than results, and many within the medical community remain divided on its long-term impact.
Growing Concern About Biden’s Health and Fitness to Serve
With President Biden now battling a life-threatening illness, concerns over his physical and cognitive fitness are once again dominating headlines. At age 82 and already facing questions about his ability to serve a second term, Biden’s diagnosis adds new urgency to the national conversation about leadership, health, and succession planning.
Conservative leaders and voters alike have raised red flags for months, questioning Biden’s sharpness and stamina amid global conflicts, rising inflation, and an open southern border.
“The American people deserve transparency,” said one GOP strategist. “This is not just a personal health matter—it’s a matter of national security.”
