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Joe Biden upbeat after aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden, former President of the USA, speaks optimistically about his treatment for prostate cancer, which was diagnosed in May. The prognosis is good, and Biden is feeling well.

Joe Biden talks about his illness. He joked about the speculations.
Joe Biden talks about his illness. He joked about the speculations.
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What do you need to know?

  • Diagnosis and treatment: Joe Biden was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer at the beginning of May. He has undergone treatment, which includes taking various medications.
  • Health status: Biden assures that the cancer has not affected any organs, and his bones remain strong.
  • Family and expert support: Biden is working with one of the leading surgeons in the world.

What are the forecasts for Joe Biden?

Joe Biden, former President of the United States, expressed optimism about his health following his diagnosis with aggressive prostate cancer. In his first public statements since learning of his condition, Biden emphasized that the forecasts are good.

Biden said that they are working on everything, it is moving forward and he feels good, adding that he decided on a specific treatment method involving taking various medications.

What are the reactions to Biden's health status?

Biden explained that the cancer has not affected any organs, and his bones remain strong. "The expectation is we’re going to be able to beat this. It’s not in any (other) organ. My bones are strong, it hasn’t penetrated. So I’m feeling good", he emphasized. His family is also optimistic, and Biden is working with one of the leading surgeons in the world.

In light of recent controversies regarding his mental and physical abilities, Biden joked: "You can see that I'm mentally incompetent and I can't walk"

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump, when asked about Biden's health, stated that he does not feel much sympathy for him, emphasizing Biden's alleged cruelty in politics.

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