Biden Was Last Screened for Prostate Cancer in 2014, His Office Says

The statement comes after observers raised questions about how the cancer had been missed while he was president.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Department of Labor in Washington on Dec. 16, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

President Joe Biden’s last known screening for prostate cancer came in 2014 while he was still vice president during the Obama administration, his office has said in a statement.

“Prior to Friday, President Biden had never been diagnosed with prostate cancer,” the former president’s office said.