Former President Joe Biden addresses prostate cancer claims in new book
Former US President Joe Biden rejected allegations of hiding his stage four prostate cancer while discussing excerpts from his upcoming memoir scheduled for release on November 17.
Biden denies concealing illness publicly
The former president called the suggestion that he ignored or hid a ravaging cancer absurd. He stated in his writing that routine screening generally stops after age 70 for older Americans. Biden noted he was treated like other seniors despite holding the highest office. He confirmed the disease had already spread to his bones by the time of diagnosis.
Diagnosis timeline and emotional impact
Biden announced his medical condition in May 2025 after receiving the news. The eighty-three-year-old leader described the moment he learned of the illness as hitting him hard. He admitted regret that testing occurred later than it might have for others. His ongoing treatment will limit promotional appearances for the book releasing next month.
Current health status and outlook
Despite the serious diagnosis, Biden said he was feeling good while writing the excerpts. The memoir offers a personal account of his struggles following departure from the White House. NBC News reported these details as part of the scheduled book launch events.
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