Former President Barack Obama has publicly responded to Joe Biden’s shocking prostate cancer diagnosis with a message of sympathy and hope.
Obama expressed condolences to the 82-year-old president, emphasizing Biden’s long-standing fight against cancer through medical innovation and policy.
Barack and Michelle Obama send support to Biden and family
On social media platform X, Obama wrote that he and Michelle were thinking of Biden and his entire family during this difficult time.
He praised Biden’s dedication to finding breakthrough cancer treatments and expressed confidence in Biden’s strength to overcome this challenge.
“Joe will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery,” Obama said.
This show of support came after Biden’s office disclosed the aggressive nature of his prostate cancer diagnosis.
Joe Biden has aggressive prostate cancer with bone spread
Biden’s health team revealed that he has an advanced prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9, indicating a highly aggressive disease.
The cancer has metastasized, meaning it has spread beyond the prostate to his bones, raising serious concerns about his health.
Reports first emerged after a nodule was detected on Biden’s prostate during an evaluation for 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,’ it adds of the grave prognosis.
Despite the diagnosis, Biden was declared fit to serve following a routine physical in February 2024 at Walter Reed Medical Center.
Previously, Biden’s office says the prostate cancer appears hormone-sensitive and could respond well to various treatments
Medical experts believe the cancer’s hormone sensitivity may allow effective management through available therapies.
Biden has a personal history with cancer. He underwent skin cancer removal procedures in recent years.
His late son Beau died from aggressive brain cancer in 2015.
Biden reignited the cancer moonshot to speed treatment advances
The former vice president originally led the Cancer Moonshot initiative during the Obama administration to halve cancer deaths by 2047.
This program is central to Biden’s policy legacy and mission. It aims to improve cancer care worldwide.
Obama’s tribute recognizes Biden’s dual battle. He faces personal family losses and leads public efforts against cancer through innovation.
Michelle Obama also shared Obama’s tribute but remains publicly silent amid rumored tensions with the bidens
Michelle Obama shared Barack’s post but made no additional comments.
This fueled speculation about strained relations with the Biden family. Rumors of a feud have circulated since Biden’s 2024 campaign.
These include Michelle’s limited support and absence from key Democratic events.
These tensions reportedly stem from personal conflicts involving family friends and political disagreements within Democratic circles.
Kamala Harris and others support Biden after diagnosis
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug expressed sympathy and optimism for Biden’s recovery on social media.
Harris described Biden as a “fighter” and wished him strength, reflecting efforts to maintain unity amid internal party strains.
Her response was viewed as lukewarm by some observers, highlighting the complex dynamics within the Democratic leadership.