Former United States President Joe Biden makes first public remarks on recent cancer diagnosis
Thursday, June 5, 2025
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On May 30, former President Joe Biden made his first public remarks since announcing his diagnosis of aggressive, Stage 4 prostate cancer, which has metastasized to his bones. Speaking after a veterans memorial event in Delaware, Biden said he feels "good" and "optimistic" about his prognosis and treatment, which involves different medications. He stated, "The expectation is, we're going to be able to beat this... it's not in any organ. My bones are strong. It hasn't penetrated so I'm feeling good," and emphasized that his family was also optimistic.
This appearance marked Biden's first public comments since his diagnosis was revealed earlier in May.
Biden also addressed the 10th anniversary of his son Beau's death from brain cancer, expressing gratitude for the support he and his family have received.
Sources
[edit]- Oren Oppenheim, Isabella Murray. Biden says 'I feel good' and 'optimistic' in 1st public comments about cancer treatment — May 30, 2025
- Sarah Lynch Baldwin. Biden makes first public remarks since cancer diagnosis, honors son Beau Biden 10 years after his death — May 30, 2025
