Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, following urinary symptoms. Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the US. Early detection often leads to curable outcomes, but symptoms typically manifest in advanced stages. At stage 4, where the cancer has spread, treatment options shift from curative to management-focused. While specifics on Biden's condition remain undisclosed, it has been noted as hormone-sensitive, allowing for potential treatment with hormone-blocking medications.
Prostate cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in men in the US, after lung cancer. It is often curable if caught early, but symptoms often don't appear until it is advanced.
When found at more advanced stages, treatment options are more limited. At stage 4, treatment won't cure your cancer, but it can help keep it under control.
Biden's team has not disclosed the stage of cancer or prognosis, but they mentioned it is hormone sensitive, indicating potential for management with hormonal therapies.
Changes in urinary habits tend to be the earliest sign of prostate cancer, but often go unnoticed until the cancer progresses.
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