Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer. Well wishes and prayers are pouring in.
Well wishes are pouring in for former President Joe Biden after his office revealed on Sunday he’d been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Biden was diagnosed with « prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone », according to the statement. His office said it is a « more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. »
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle responded to the news on Sunday. Here’s what they had to say about Biden, 82:
President Trump said in a Truth Social post, « Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery. »
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were saddened to hear about Biden’s diagnosis.
