Joe Biden Diagnosed With "Aggressive Form" of Prostate Cancer

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Joe Biden is facing a major health battle.

The former President of the United States, 82, was recently diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his personal office said

"Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms," read the May 18 announcement, obtained by NBC News. "On Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone."

The statement continued, "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."

The news comes almost four months after Biden ended his term in January. The U.S. leader has largely kept out of the spotlight since leaving office as the oldest serving president in U.S. history, most recently appearing at Pope Francis' funeral in Italy in late April.

During his term, he drew concerns about his age and health. He stepped down as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate last July, after which then-Vice President Kamala Harris took his place to begin campaigning against Donald Trump, who was voted President for the second time in the November election.

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