prostate cancer
In May, Biden's postpresidential office announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that it had spread to his bone.
Former President Joe Biden told reporters that everyone "is very optimistic" about his recovery from prostate cancer.
The former president's aggressive prostate cancer had doctors addressing his life expectancy.
Former President Joe Biden's office says he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The 70-year-old retired general appears to have kept the truth about his diagnosis and treatment under wraps.
A study finds long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer can be a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation.
The Pennsylvania Democrat was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December, which he announced publicly last month.
“I’m going to be taking some time off to take care of this,” the "Today" co-host said about his diagnosis, which he noted was detected early.
The news was announced on Monday's broadcast of "Hardball."
The Colorado Democrat said he still wants to run for president if he is cancer-free following surgery.