IPCF Founder Dr. Vipul Patel weighs in Former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis.
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excerpts of article repost courtesy of cnn: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/18/politics/joe-biden-prostate-cancer
video interview courtesy of cbs: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-we-know-biden-aggressive-cancer-diagnosis/
This morning (May 19, 2025), IPCF founder Dr. Vipul Patel was featured on the CBS morning news as the medical expert to explain and break down the diagnosis of former President Joe Biden. Watch below, and read on for further comment from leaders sending their support.
This afternoon (May 19, 2025), Dr. Patel was featured on the WKMG news as the medical expert to explain and break down the diagnosis of former President Joe Biden. Watch below.
(below is an excerpt from cnn, click here to read the full article)
Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office Sunday, and it has spread to his bones.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,” the statement said.
It continued, “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”
Biden, 82, and his family “are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,” the statement said. “Cancer touches us all,” the former president wrote in a post on X on Monday.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, also wished the former president a speedy recovery and added that “Joe is a fighter.” “Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time,” Harris wrote on X. “Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.”
Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton both highlighted Biden’s effort toward ending cancer in their well-wishes.
“I’m thinking of the Bidens as they take on cancer, a disease they’ve done so much to try to spare other families from. Wishing you a speedy, full recovery,” Clinton posted on X.
“Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family,” Obama posted on X. “Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery.”