DONALD Trump has issued a statement on Joe Biden after the former US president revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer.
The current US President took to Truth Social to wish his predecessor and his family well following the difficult news.
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Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis.
“We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
Biden, 82, who served as president from 2021 to 2025, confirmed he had the advanced form of the disease in a statement from his personal office.
Biden was seen last week by doctors after suffering urinary symptoms, with a prostate nodule then being found.
He was then diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone.
Tributes have poured in for the former president since the announcement, with Republicans and Democrats alike wishing Biden well.
Former President Barack Obama said he and Michelle were thinking of the entire Biden family.
He said: “Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery.”
Biden’s Vice President Kamala Harris said: “Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership.
“We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.”
Biden’s former spokesperson, TJ Ducklo, said: “No one in America is stronger than Joe Biden.
“Mine [cancer] metastasized to the bones too.
“Cancer has no f****** idea who it’s dealing with.
“Betting against Biden has never been and still remains a bad f****** bet.”
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The daughter of late Republican Senator John McCain – who died of brain cancer – also sent her best to Biden, saying: “Cancer is the absolute worst. It is hell.
“It is incredibly difficult for any family, anywhere that has to deal with it.
“Wishing nothing but healing, prayers, light and strength to President Biden and his family.
“I don’t believe times like these are appropriate for politics.”
And the Democratic Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, added: “Our hearts are with President Biden and his entire family right now.
“A man of dignity, strength, and compassion like his deserves to live a long and beautiful life.
“Sending strength, healing and prayers his way.”
The former president was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday after discovering that the cancer cells having spread to the bone.
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While it is a more “aggressive” form of the disease, which looks “very abnormal”, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, meaning there would be the prospect of “effective management” of his illness.
The president and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his doctors.
The statement from Biden’s personal office read: “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms.
“On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.
“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.
“The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”
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