Joe Biden has completed a round of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, his spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. The former president, 82, was diagnosed with an aggressive, high-risk form of the disease in May and began radiation treatment in October at the University of Pennsylvania's Radiation Oncology clinic.
Biden's daughter, Ashley, shared an Instagram story showing her father ringing a bell at the clinic, a tradition marking the end of a treatment phase. She wrote, 'Rung the bell! Thank you to the incredible doctors, nurses, and staff at Penn Medicine. We are so grateful!' In another post, she described him as 'so damn brave throughout his treatment.'
The former president also underwent Mohs surgery in September to remove skin cancer lesions, according to his spokesperson Kelly Scully. Biden's cancer had spread to his bones, making treatment more challenging than for localised cases.
Health concerns were a major issue during the 2024 campaign, contributing to Biden's decision to withdraw from the race in August. He is scheduled to receive a lifetime achievement award in Boston on Sunday.
