The Brief

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.

What they're saying:

"As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment," Biden aide Kelly Scully told The Associated Press.

Joe Biden cancer diagnosis

FILE - Joe Biden is seen at Janssen's Market on September 7, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

The backstory:

The 82-year-old left office in January after he had dropped his bid for reelection six months earlier following a disastrous debate against Republican Donald Trump amid concerns about Biden's age, heal

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