Biden charts post-presidency path with memoir, public appearances
Biden pursues memoir publication and maintains public engagement after leaving office.
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Joe Biden Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden disclosed in May 2025 that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. He completed radiation treatment in October 2024, which he reported in September 2025 worked as intended. Biden used Prostate Awareness Month to advocate for early screening, noting high survival rates when detected early.
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Joe Biden reveals prostate cancer diagnosis with metastasis to bones
Former President Joe Biden disclosed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer that had already spread to his bones by the time of detection. He revealed this diagnosis in May 2025 after leaving the White House. The cancer was discovered following urinary symptoms, and doctors found a prostate nodule during examination.
Biden emphasizes early prostate cancer detection in awareness campaign
Biden used Prostate Awareness Month in September 2025 to publicly encourage men to speak with their doctors about prostate cancer screening. He noted that when prostate cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is close to 100 percent, contrasting with his own case where the cancer had already metastasized. He stressed the importance of having conversations with doctors and not delaying screening.
Biden to participate in 25th anniversary 9/11 commemoration at Ground Zero
Biden is expected to appear on September 11, 2025 at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan alongside former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Biden criticizes Trump over Washington renovation projects
During a Democratic Party event in June 2025, Biden criticized President Donald Trump over renovation projects in Washington, D.C., including updates to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Biden called Trump a 'loser' and accused him of focusing on 'vanity projects' at the White House and Kennedy Center.
Biden memoir 'Promise Me, America' scheduled for November 2025 release
Biden's memoir titled 'Promise Me, America' is scheduled for release on November 17, 2025. The book is expected to cover major events from his presidency including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic rebuilding efforts, the January 6 Capitol attack, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and support for Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
Beau Biden died of brain cancer in 2015
Beau Biden, former President Biden's son, died in 2015 following a battle with brain cancer. Biden has routinely linked his son's brain tumor to exposure to toxic burn pits during military deployments.
Jill Biden had basal cell carcinomas surgically removed
Former First Lady Jill Biden underwent surgical removal of two basal cell carcinomas in January 2023. One carcinoma was removed from above her right eye, and a second was removed from the left side of her chest.
Biden completes radiation treatment for prostate cancer
Biden completed radiation treatment for his prostate cancer in October 2024. In a September 8, 2025 statement, he reported that the radiation treatment 'worked as intended' and he continues to do things he cares about, including finishing his memoir. His radiation treatment was supplemented with hormone therapy.
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Health challenges mark Biden family medical history
Jill Biden had skin cancer removed; Beau Biden died of brain cancer in 2015.