Former U.S. President Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones and other areas of the body [1, 2].
The health decline of the 83-year-old former president [1] marks a significant escalation in a medical battle that began over a year ago. The progression of the disease now impacts his daily mobility and quality of life.
Hunter Biden disclosed the update on Friday, Aug. 8 [2]. He said that the cancer has spread to his father's bones and is causing severe pain and debilitation [1].
"My dad's cancer has spread beyond his bones and it's causing him a lot of pain," Hunter Biden said [2].
Medical records indicate the former president was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025 [3]. Since that diagnosis, the disease has progressed to the point of metastasis, the spread of cancer from the primary site to distant organs or tissues [3].
Jill Biden previously addressed the situation in a statement regarding the long-term nature of the illness. She said the disease is progressing and will be something he lives with for the rest of his life [3].
The family's disclosure follows a period of relative privacy regarding the specific stage of the illness. The current reports confirm that the cancer is no longer localized to the prostate [1, 2].
“"The cancer has spread to his bones and is very painful and debilitating."”
The transition of prostate cancer from a localized state to metastatic bone disease typically indicates a shift in treatment goals from curative to palliative care. While advanced prostate cancer can be managed with hormone therapy and chemotherapy, the spread to the skeletal system often results in chronic pain and an increased risk of fractures, significantly limiting the physical autonomy of the patient.
