Hunter Biden Reveals Father's Cancer Has Spread To His Bones

Hunter Biden spoke with raw emotion recently when he shared a heartbreaking update on his father's worsening health. Former US President Joe Biden now has prostate cancer that has spread deep into his bones and beyond, causing significant pain. The son described the situation to the BBC as very sad to watch because the illness is painful and debilitating in many respects.

This news follows a diagnosis revealed by the former president back in May of last year. That revelation came less than four months after he left the White House. Hunter noted that the condition has been tough on the entire family unit. He expressed a deep wish for his father to complain more often, simply because it would mean they know the truth about how bad things are. His dad remains the center of their world and serves as their rock through this struggle.

Former First Lady Jill Biden previously told Today that her husband would have to live with cancer for the rest of his life. She explained in June that while prostate cancer alone could be cured, the fact that it metastasized to his bones changes everything. She believes Joe will manage the disease as a lifelong condition rather than something he can fully overcome.

Joe has already undergone radiation therapy and hormone treatments to combat the illness. He also had surgery earlier this year in September to remove cancerous skin cells from his body. Despite these medical challenges, Hunter said his father remains out there speaking publicly about issues that matter most to him. The former president still believes deeply in this country and continues doing his thing with a sense of purpose.

At eighty-three years old, Joe was the oldest man ever to serve as US president during his four years in office. His age often raised concerns among voters throughout his term. He and his White House advisers faced intense criticism for allegedly concealing the full extent of his health problems. This scrutiny grew especially after he had to abandon his bid for re-election following a disastrous debate with President Donald Trump.

Now that he has left office, the former president has been more open about his politics. He plans to publish a memoir titled Promise Me, America after the midterm elections take place. Earlier this year, members of Joe's inner circle worried about him showing signs of strain from cancer treatment while still appearing in public. Two former Biden officials and an elected Democrat told The Washington Post in February that he appeared more fatigued during private interactions since announcing his health issues. However, another source at the time said Biden remains encouraged and positive about his prognosis given how well he has responded to his current treatments.