Former U.S. president Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office. The cancer, scored a 9 on the Gleason grading scale, indicates a highly aggressive form of the disease. Medical experts are questioning how such an advanced diagnosis went undetected despite close health monitoring during Biden’s presidency.
Prostate cancer, the most common cancer among Canadian men, often presents no symptoms, making early detection challenging. Screening methods include the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam, though the latter is less commonly used now. Screening recommendations vary, with some experts advocating PSA testing for men aged 50 to 75, while others highlight risks like false positives and overdiagnosis.
Biden’s diagnosis has prompted discussions on prostate cancer symptoms, screening limitations, and treatment options, which typically involve surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy. The five-year survival rate for Stage 4 prostate cancer drops to 41 percent, underscoring the seriousness of his condition.
Source: Swifteradio.com
