"Last week Joe Biden went to a medical consultation after noticing fresh prostate changes associated with expanding urinary problems. On Friday, a diagnosis of prostate cancer (...) with bone metastasis was made" - said CNN.
Biden's spokesperson said that "although it is simply a more aggressive form of disease, cancer seems to be delicate to hormones, which allows for effective treatment."
Former US president Joe Biden has prostate cancer
Despite the aggressive nature of the disease, doctors indicated that there was hope for effective treatment. Biden and his household are presently discussing available options with specialists.
Decisions on further treatment are inactive ongoing and the erstwhile president remains in close contact with his physicians.
Joe Biden is 82 years old. Last year, he decided not to run for president of the United States again. He was replaced by Kamala Harris, who was defeated by Donald Trump.
