Key facts
- Jill Biden stated her husband, Joe Biden, has stage 4 prostate cancer.
- The cancer has metastasized to his bones.
- Joe Biden will live with cancer for the rest of his life.
- He is on special medicines and has undergone radiation treatment.
- Jill Biden noted that Joe Biden has slowed down but maintains a busy schedule.
Former first lady Dr. Jill Biden provided an update on former President Joe Biden's health, revealing that he has stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. She stated that while he will live with the disease for the rest of his life and is on special medications, he maintains a busy schedule, though he has slowed down. Biden shared this during a discussion with Ana Navarro for Navarro's new book. She recalled that after leaving the White House in 2025, she urged Joe Biden to see a urologist due to persistent issues, leading to the diagnosis. She admitted she never imagined it would be prostate cancer. The former president underwent five weeks of radiation treatment in Philadelphia. Jill Biden also commented on the political fallout after Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race following a debate, noting it was 'hurtful' to see Democrats publicly call for him to drop out. She also suggested a 'double standard' exists regarding age and mental acuity discussions when comparing her husband to Donald Trump. Jill Biden, who is 75, is responsible for managing her husband's medical details, including medications and appointments.