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Hunter Biden Reveals Father’s Cancer Has Metastasized, Discusses Pardon Controversy
8/9/2026, 10:51:20 AM
Health Update: Cancer Progression
In a BBC *Newsnight* interview on August 7, 2026, Hunter Biden said former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer, diagnosed in May 2025, has spread beyond the bones and is causing severe pain. He noted his father remains active in public life.
Background & Context
Joe Biden announced in May 2025 that he had an aggressive, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that had already metastasized to the skeleton. Treatment began with radiation and hormone therapy in October 2025. The diagnosis followed his departure from the White House on January 20, 2025 and earlier concerns about his age after the June 27, 2024 debate with Donald Trump, which contributed to his withdrawal from the 2024 race on July 20, 2024.
Timeline
- May 2025 – Diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer.
- October 2025 – Start of radiation and hormone therapy.
- December 1, 2024 – Presidential pardon granted to Hunter Biden.
- August 7, 2026 – Hunter Biden’s interview revealing cancer spread.
- November 17, 2026 (scheduled) – Release of Biden’s memoir *Promise Me, America*.
Data & Statistics
- Gleason score: 9 (Grade Group 5).
- Stage: 4 (metastatic) at diagnosis, with confirmed bone involvement.
- Treatment: Radiation combined with hormone-blocking medication to manage symptoms.
Official Statements & Responses
- Jill Biden told *Today* that the cancer will be a lifelong condition requiring regular monitoring.
- Dr. Michael Dabrow, medical director at Paoli Hospital’s Cancer Center, said prostate cancer often spreads to bone and that radiation can alleviate discomfort, though no recent medical report details the full extent of spread.
- The Biden office reiterated that the cancer remains hormone-sensitive and that the family is reviewing options with physicians.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's really, really hard, and it's really sad to watch... I wish he would complain more, because it's not good,” — Hunter Biden
- “I am the most privileged person, as it relates to that, that there could possibly be,” — Hunter Biden
- “It is something that is easily criticized and for good reason,” — Joseph R. Biden
- “From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively and unfairly prosecuted,” — Joseph R. Biden
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No recent medical report has confirmed which organs beyond bone are affected or provided a prognosis. Details about any treatment adjustments remain undisclosed.
What’s Next
The Biden family announced the memoir *Promise Me, America* will be published on November 17, 2026. No specific future medical milestones or treatment plans have been publicly outlined, leaving the disease’s trajectory uncertain.
