Biden Undergoes Radiation Therapy for Cancer

At the time, multiple oncologists told NBC News that given the nature of his cancer and the fact that it had already metastasized, it was possible that Biden’s affliction had gone undiagnosed for years.

Men his age are not usually screened for prostate cancer, with the American Cancer Society recommending that men in their 50s and 60s get screened every two years. It’s unclear whether Biden was screened for prostate cancer during his last medical exam in office, which took place last year.

In 2023, while he was still in office, Biden had a skin lesion removed during a routine physical exam that was later found to be cancerous. A physician at the time said that no further treatment was required.

Biden left the White House in January, just months after he suspended his re-election campaign last year, endorsing his vice president, Kamala Harris, for re-election instead.

His re-election campaign and the final months of his presidency were marred by allegations that he was too old to run again and that he was not mentally fit. The former president and his family have repeatedly denied these claims.