Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread: "It's very painful and it's very debilitating"
Hunter Biden has revealed that his father, former U.S. President Joe Biden, is suffering from metastasized prostate cancer. The condition is described as painful and debilitating, following a series of health challenges since the former president left office.
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The health status of a former U.S. president is a matter of significant public interest and historical record.
Former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter Biden said in an interview.In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch."The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further," he said. "It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects."Joe Biden, 83, was the oldest man to serve as U.S. president and his age was a source of concern for much of his four years in office.
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