Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer

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FILE - President Joe Biden walks out to speak at the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

WASHINGTON – Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office, a spokesperson said Saturday.

“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,” said Biden aide Kelly Scully.

The 82-year-old Democrat left office in January after he had dropped his bid for reelection six months earlier following a disastrous debate against Republican