Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office on Sunday, and the cancer has spread to his bones.
"Last week, President Joe Biden was visited for a new discovery of a prostate joint after experiencing increasing symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade 5 Group) with bone metastasis," the statement said.
"While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be sensitive to hormones, which allows for effective management," the statement further said.
Biden and his family "are considering treatment options with his doctors," the statement continues.