Hunter Biden Admits Joe Biden’s Advanced Prostate Cancer as Former President Clings to Public Spotlight
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Hunter Biden told the BBC that former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones and is causing significant pain, yet Biden continues to make public appearances. Critics question whether the former president’s health is compatible with the demands of public life.
Hunter Biden revealed to a BBC journalist that his father, former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., is suffering from bone metastases caused by prostate cancer, describing the condition as painful and debilitating. At 83, Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, after already having surgery for skin cancer and undergoing radiation therapy. Despite this serious illness, Biden insists on maintaining a public presence, including delivering a keynote speech at a Maryland Democratic Party fundraiser. This determination to remain in the spotlight, even while battling a severe health crisis, raises questions about the priorities of Democratic leadership and their willingness to be transparent with the American public.
Former first lady Jill Biden stated in a podcast that once prostate cancer spreads to the bones it cannot be cured, and that her husband’s treatment is ongoing—a daily ordeal. Her comments highlight the challenges of managing such a grave illness while still engaging in public duties. Medical experts confirm that advanced prostate cancer is difficult to treat, especially after spreading to bone. The Biden family’s history of cancer, including the tragic loss of their son Beau Biden to glioblastoma in 2015, is well known. However, the ongoing concealment and downplaying of Joe Biden’s health struggles by Democratic circles raises concerns about transparency and the fitness of aging leaders to serve in high-profile roles.