Biden Reveals Details About His Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment

The former president, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer on May 18, spoke with reporters after a Memorial Day event about his diagnosis and treatment plans.

Former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden, arrive at Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church for a memorial mass on the 10th anniversary of the death of the President's son Beau Biden in Wilmington, Del., on May 30, 2025. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images

WASHINGTON—Former President Joe Biden on May 30 said that he had a “good” prognosis and that treatment was underway for his diagnosis with prostate cancer, following his first public appearance since the announcement.

Biden, 82, is the oldest living former president and was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer on May 18, according to a statement from his post-presidential office, which noted that the cancer—in its fourth stage—had spread to his bones.