Netizens Console Former US President Joe Biden After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
- Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer and according to doctors, it is a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone
- During Biden's race for the White House, and his leadership tenure, there were major concerns about his health and age
- Many people forgot their political differences and took to social media to comfort and wish him a quick recovery
USA: Social media users from all walks of life are stunned after learning that former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
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What grade is Joe Biden's cancer?
According to Biden's office, the cancer has spread to the bones of the former president. It emerged that Biden had been experiencing increasing urinary problems and was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule.
The diagnosis on the president was made on Friday, May 16, and it emerged that he had prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.
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“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management," said Biden's office.
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Where does Joe Biden live?
Biden is looking at treatment options with his family and physicians.
Prostate cancers are known by different categories and a Gleason score of 9 “means it’s the most aggressive form.
At the moment, Biden is at home in Wilmington, Delaware. During the 2024 race for the White House, Biden faced serious concerns over his health.
The 82-year-old, who was the oldest president in the history of the US, was dogged by health and age concerns during his tenure at the White House.
They escalated at his halting debate performance against Donald Trump in June 2024.
How netizens reacted to the story:
Katie Alkinburgh:
"Love him or hate him, he deserves prayers. At the end of the day we are all humans and not a political party."
Marie AdaLiz Rosas:
"He’s a human being like every one else. Makes you wonder about the mental health of all who find it funny. I wouldn’t even laugh if it was trump. Laughing at someone else’s pain will prove to be bad karma because we all will die someday. May he find the best treatment to reduce the amount of pain and gives him a good quality end of life 🙏."
La Shon:
"My God, give him strength. Praying for Uncle Joe and his family. Lord be with them. Give them all comfort during this time. Give him peace and no pain, in Jesus's name."
Amy Bradbury:
"After watching my husband suffer and die from cancer at the age of 49, I hate to see this. I feel so bad for anyone that has to go through this horrific disease. It doesn't matter your politics, cancer sucks for everyone involved."
Larry Sudalter:
"Have been through it. Had surgery in 2019 and have been cancer free since. Chance of full recovery is high. Being aggressive doesn’t necessarily mean it has metastisized. Mine hadn’t. God bless you, President Biden and prayers for a speedy recovery."
Trump hints at going after Joe Biden
In another story, current President Donald Trump suggested it was a huge mistake for Biden not to pardon himself before he left office.
According to Trump, he endured four years of legal challenges as well as millions in fees and questioning so Biden should also have similar scrutiny for any potential wrongdoings.
The US president also defended controversial pardons for all those who were involved in the resurrection of the January 6 Capitol calling it a "political hoax" ; he also downplayed the violence.
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