Joe Biden's Cancer Battle: Jill Biden Opens Up About Husband's Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr. Jill Biden updated that former President Joe Biden, 83, will live with stage four prostate cancer for life but maintains a busy schedule, albeit slower.

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Former first lady Dr. Jill Biden provided an update on former President Joe Biden's cancer, stating that he will live with cancer for the remainder of his life. Despite his diagnosis, Joe Biden continues to maintain a busy schedule, albeit at a slower pace.

According to Jill Biden, her husband's cancer was diagnosed after he underwent a CAT scan following a urologist's recommendation. The cancer is at stage four and has spread to his bones, but Jill Biden noted that in certain instances, prostate cancer can be "cured."

Joe Biden underwent radiation treatment, which required frequent trips from their residence in Delaware to Philadelphia over a span of five weeks. Jill Biden has taken on a caretaker role, communicating with doctors and ensuring her husband receives the appropriate medications and eats well.

Despite the challenges, Joe Biden remains active, attending events such as a Democratic Party event in South Dakota and a friend's wedding. Jill Biden noted that her husband has "slowed down" but continues to keep his schedule.