Former U.S. President Biden’s cancer has spread, it’s very painful, says son
Hunter Biden has revealed that his father, former U.S. President Joe Biden, is suffering from the further metastasis of his prostate cancer. Despite the painful and debilitating nature of the disease, Hunter noted that his father remains active and committed to his beliefs.
Why it matters
The health status of a former U.S. President is a matter of significant public interest, particularly given the historical context of his recent departure from office and the ongoing discourse surrounding his legacy.
Former U.S. president Joe Biden’s cancer has metastasised further, according to his son Hunter Biden, who shared the update in a recent interview with the BBC .
In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting President, the elder Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.
He subsequently began treatment, including radiation and hormone therapy, which the 83-year-old described as going “really well” last month, during an announcement of his upcoming memoir.
In a wide-ranging interview published late Friday (August 7, 2026) with BBC Newsnight, Hunter Biden said his father’s disease has spread despite the treatment.
“The cancer has spread, is metastasized into his bones and further,” Mr. Joe Biden had said.
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