Joe Biden Reveals Troubling Cancer Update as Health Struggles Force Major Change in Plans
Former President Joe Biden has delivered an emotional update on his battle with advanced prostate cancer, revealing that the disease has begun slowing him down and will prevent him from making as many public appearances as originally planned.
Biden, 83, shared the update Sunday as he prepares for the November 17 release of his presidential memoir, “Promise Me, America.”
In a statement posted on X, the former president acknowledged the physical challenges associated with his diagnosis while expressing optimism about his response to treatment.
“While writing the book, I was diagnosed with cancer, a disease known all too well to millions of Americans and their families,” Biden wrote.
The former president explained that his doctors remain encouraged by his progress, although his health has become increasingly unpredictable.
“Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down,” Biden admitted.
The complications have now forced him to scale back promotional appearances for his upcoming book.
“What that means is, unfortunately, I won’t be able to do as many conversations about my book as I’d hoped. However, I’m hopeful the words on the page speak for themselves.”
Biden announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2025, months after leaving the White House.
The disease had already progressed significantly by the time doctors discovered it, spreading beyond the prostate and into his bones.
Last month, Biden addressed his condition during Prostate Awareness Month, urging men to prioritize medical examinations and early detection.
“By the time we found it, it had already spread to my bones,” he explained.
The former president emphasized that prostate cancer has a considerably better prognosis when discovered before it spreads.
“When prostate cancer is caught early, the five-year survival is close to 100%,” Biden wrote.
Despite the seriousness of his diagnosis, Biden has continued pursuing personal projects, including completing his memoir.
He previously underwent radiation treatment in the fall of 2025 and reported that the treatment had achieved its intended result.
“The radiation treatment from last fall worked as intended, and I continue to do the things I care about, like finishing my memoir,” he said.
Biden also expressed gratitude to the medical professionals responsible for his care.
His son, Hunter Biden, offered a more sobering description of his father’s condition in August.
“The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” Hunter said.
“It’s very painful, and it’s very debilitating in many respects.”
The comments underscored the physical challenges confronting the former president as he continues managing the disease.
Nevertheless, Biden has maintained that his diagnosis will not prevent him from remaining engaged with the issues and projects he considers important.
His upcoming memoir will examine his four years in the White House, including the challenges his administration confronted and the decisions he made as president.
“It covers my years as President. The challenges we faced, the decisions I made, and why I made them,” Biden explained.
He said the book also explores America’s identity, its democratic institutions and its responsibilities internationally, per the New York Post.
“More than anything, it’s about my faith in the American people and the great American experiment in self-governance and democracy.”
The memoir arrives several months after former first lady Jill Biden released her own book, “A View from the East Wing,” in June.
While Biden had initially hoped to participate in a more extensive promotional campaign, his latest health update indicates those plans will be limited.
The former president has not provided a specific schedule for future appearances or indicated how many events he expects to attend.
For now, Biden is continuing treatment and focusing on his recovery while preparing to release what promises to be a personal account of his presidency.
His latest message offered both an acknowledgment of the difficulties he faces and an expression of determination to continue moving forward despite them.
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