Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
Hunter Biden has stated that his father, former US President Joe Biden, is suffering from metastasized prostate cancer. Despite the pain and the family's distress, the former president remains active in public discourse.
Why it matters
The health status of a former head of state is a matter of public interest, particularly given the political context of his recent departure from office.
Hunter Biden (right) says his father's cancer has spread further. ( Reuters: Craig Hudson )
Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain.
Former US president Joe Biden revealed his cancer diagnosis in May of last year.
Hunter Biden says his father remains politically engaged, and a memoir is due out later this year.
Link copied Share Share article Former US 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, according to his son Hunter.
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