Overview
- Hunter Biden told the BBC this weekend that his father’s prostate cancer “has made metastasis in his bones and other parts” and described the illness as very painful and debilitating.
- Joe Biden first disclosed an aggressive prostate cancer with bone metastasis in May 2025, a diagnosis his office said carried a Gleason score of 9 and prompted radiotherapy and hormone therapy.
- Medical records show the former president also had Mohs surgery for skin cancer in September 2025, and reporters say he remains under treatment while keeping a limited public schedule.
- A Biden spokesperson declined to comment on Hunter’s remarks, and the family update emphasized the personal toll of the disease, with Hunter saying his father is reserved about showing pain.
- The revelation comes against a backdrop of intense public scrutiny of Biden’s health during his presidency, and it could affect perceptions of his legacy and the handling of sensitive medical information about senior political figures.