- Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer with bone metastasis shortly after leaving office.
- Hunter Biden described his father's health decline as 'really hard' and 'very debilitating' in an August BBC interview.
- Biden announced his memoir 'Promise Me, America' and stated he won't be able to have as many conversations about it due to his cancer diagnosis.
- Biden's doctors are encouraged by his response to treatment, but he noted that 'some days are better than others'.
- Biden's memoir, 'Promise Me, America', is set to be released on November 17 and covers his years as the 46th president.
- Biden's memoir discusses America's role in the world and his faith in the American people.
Former President Joe Biden has announced a reduction in his book tour activities due to ongoing cancer treatment, which he describes as having a variable impact on his health.1
"Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me," Biden remarked, acknowledging that the treatment sometimes slows him down. He expressed disappointment over not being able to engage in as many discussions about his memoir, "Promise Me, America," which is scheduled for release on November 17.67
The memoir reflects on his time as the 46th president and the decisions he made during his tenure. Biden stated, "It's about who we are as a nation, what we stand for, and America's role in the world. More than anything, it's about my faith in the American people and the great American experiment in self-governance and democracy."8
Biden's health challenges became public shortly after he left office when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer with bone metastasis. His son, Hunter Biden, described the situation as “very debilitating” and noted that witnessing his father's health decline has been “really hard.” Despite these challenges, Biden's doctors remain optimistic about his treatment response, stating they are “encouraged” by his progress.245
As he navigates this difficult period, Biden remains hopeful that the words in his book will resonate with readers, even if he cannot participate in as many promotional events as he had initially planned.
“Biden's memoir, out Nov. 17, covers his presidency and decisions as Commander-in-Chief. His son Hunter called the health decline 'very debilitating' and said watching it has been 'really hard,' adding 'I wish he would complain more.'”
