Washington D.C., May 18 (V7N) – Former United States President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, which has reportedly spread to his bones, according to an official statement released by his office on Sunday (local time).

The statement mentioned that Biden had sought medical attention last week due to various health complications. Following a series of tests, his doctors confirmed the diagnosis on Friday, identifying the cancer as advanced and fast-spreading.

Medical professionals reported that Biden’s Gleason score—a system used to evaluate the severity of prostate cancer—was 9 out of 10, indicating a high-grade and aggressive form of the disease. The Gleason score helps determine how abnormal the cancer cells are and how likely the cancer is to grow and spread.

According to Cancer Research UK, cancers with such high scores are considered especially dangerous due to their rapid progression. Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, Biden’s doctors have expressed hope that with proper treatment, the disease can be controlled.

No further details on his treatment plan or prognosis have been disclosed at this time.

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