Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has spread, is ‘very debilitating’
Hunter Biden has provided a health update on his father, former President Joe Biden, stating that his prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones. The former president is reportedly experiencing significant pain and debilitation while continuing to engage in public life.
Why it matters
The health status of a former U.S. president is a matter of significant public interest, particularly given the recent political context surrounding his presidency and legal history.
Former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread further, his son Hunter Biden said in a BBC interview , offering a stark update on the 83-year-old's health.
"It's really, really hard, and it's really sad to watch... I wish he would complain more, because it's not good," Hunter Biden said in the interview. "The cancer has spread, is metastasized into his bones and further. It's very painful. It's very debilitating in many respects, but he's still out there. He's still doing his thing... he so believes in this country."
Joe Biden was diagnosed in May 2025 with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The former president later underwent hormone treatment and a course of radiation therapy.
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