Donald Trump has publicly wished
Joe Biden a swift recovery following the announcement of the former president's diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer, which has metastasized to his bones. Biden's office confirmed that he has a
Gleason score of 9, indicating a severe form of the disease.
The diagnosis came after Biden experienced urinary symptoms and underwent a physical exam that revealed a suspicious prostate nodule. A biopsy confirmed the high Gleason score, a sign of fast-growing cancer. Doctors have indicated that while the disease is not curable at this stage,
hormone therapy can slow its progression and extend life expectancy.
Trump, who has often criticized Biden, stated he was
'saddened' by the news and wished his political rival well. The Biden family is currently reviewing options for possible treatment plans, as the health of the 82-year-old former president has been a significant concern among voters.
In 2022, Biden prioritized a
'cancer moonshot' initiative aimed at halving the cancer death rate over the next 25 years. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, with over
1.4 million new cases reported globally in 2022, according to GLOBOCAN.
As Biden navigates this health challenge, support has poured in from various political figures, including
Barack Obama, who expressed confidence in Biden's resolve to fight this illness.
Sources: 
Donald Trump expressed sympathy for Joe Biden after the former president was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. Biden's Gleason score of 9 indicates a severe form of the disease, prompting the Biden family to explore treatment options.
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