Former US President Joe Biden, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones,
This was revealed in a statement from his office on Sunday.
Biden, who left office in January, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for urinary symptoms.
The cancer is a more aggressive form of the disease, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 out of 10, meaning his illness is classified as high-grade and the cancer cells could spread quickly, according to Cancer Research UK.
Biden’s office added that he and his family are reviewing treatment options, adding that the cancer was hormone-sensitive, meaning it could likely be managed.
After news broke of his diagnosis, the former president received support from both sides of the aisle.
The news comes nearly a year after the former president was forced to drop out of the 2024 US presidential election over concerns about his health and age.
He is the oldest person to have held the office in US history.
News Edited by Favour Owonibi