Joe Biden’s Son Hunter Shares Rare Update on Dad’s “Debilitating” and “Painful” Stage 4 Cancer Battle
Key Points:
- Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, shortly after leaving the presidency, with the disease now at stage 4 and having metastasized to his bones.
- Hunter Biden revealed in a BBC interview that his father's cancer is very painful and debilitating, noting that Joe Biden rarely complains despite the severity of his condition.
- Jill Biden disclosed earlier that the White House medical team missed the symptoms of Joe’s cancer while he was in office, and she expects he will live with cancer for the rest of his life.
- Despite the progression of the disease, Hunter emphasized his father's determination to keep fighting as long as he is alive.
- Jill Biden has also spoken candidly about the challenges of being a caregiver, expressing daily concerns about Joe's health management and well-being.