Joe Biden sharing an update on his health.
The 83-year-old former President of the United States was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer in May 2025.
In an update on doing speaking engagements for his upcoming presidential memoir, “Promise Me, America,” the former politician revealed how he’s doing amid his cancer battle.
Joe Biden update on cancer battle
“While I was writing the book, I was diagnosed with cancer, a disease known all too well to millions of Americans and their families. My doctors are still inspired by my response to treatment. Joe shared in a statement shared to Twitter/X.
“Some days are better than others. That hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down. Yes, that means, unfortunately, I can’t do as many discussions about my book as I’d hoped. But, I hope the words on the page speak for themselves,” he continued. “Looking forward, I’m going to follow what my father told me a long time ago: ‘Champ, when you get knocked down, get up.’ It’s a good lesson for me. And for America.”
Earlier in the summer, Joehis wife, Dr Jill Bidenthat her husband will “live forever with cancer,” while his son, Biden the Huntersaid the cancer had spread.
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