Hunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him pain
Former US President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain. His son Hunter Biden discussed his father's condition in an interview, describing it as very sad to watch and stating that the cancer has metastasized into his bones. Despite his health issues, Joe Biden continues to speak out on public issues, with his son saying he remains committed to the causes he believes in.
- ▪Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain.
- ▪The cancer has metastasized into his bones and is debilitating in many respects.
- ▪Despite his health issues, Joe Biden continues to speak out on public issues.
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Then president Joe Biden and his son Hunter embrace in the Oval Office of the White House on 24 July 2024. Photograph: Evan Vucci/EPAView image in fullscreenThen president Joe Biden and his son Hunter embrace in the Oval Office of the White House on 24 July 2024. Photograph: Evan Vucci/EPAJoe BidenHunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him painJoe Biden’s prostate cancer is reportedly ‘debilitating’, even as ex-president continues to speak out on public issuesAssociated Press Sat 8 Aug 2026 11.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFormer US president Joe Biden ’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview.In a wide-ranging…
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