Biden announced his cancer diagnosis earlier on Sunday, May 18
- President Donald Trump is speaking out about former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis
- In a statement, Trump said, “We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery”
- Biden announced on Sunday, May 18, that he had been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer
Donald Trump is speaking out about former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.
Following an announcement from Biden’s personal office that he has been diagnosed with “aggressive” prostate cancer, Trump, 78, shared a statement on Truth Social wishing Biden, 82, a “successful recovery.”
“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,” Trump wrote. “We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
Earlier on Sunday, May 18, Biden’s personal office announced in a statement obtained by Wall Street Journal reporter Ken Thomas that he received the diagnosis after seeing a doctor last week.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” the statement said.
“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.”
