Joe Biden Spotted For First Time Since Beginning Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer

Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 16:22 IST

Joe Biden, 82, was seen at St. Joseph on the Brandywine after starting radiation therapy for prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.

Former US President Joe Biden. (NYP)

Former US President Joe Biden was publicly spotted for the first time on Saturday since the start of the radiation therapy for prostate cancer earlier this month.

Biden was seen attending evening Mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine, the Roman Catholic church he has been visiting for decades, the New York Post reported. The 82-year-old former president was photographed leaving the hour-long service, walking slowly and holding onto a woman for support.

A large scar above his right eye — the result of recent skin cancer surgery — was still visible as he greeted parishioners outside the church

Last week, a spokesperson for the former President announced that he is undergoing radiation therapy as part of his treatment for prostate cancer

“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment," the spokesperson said in a statement.

Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The news about Biden’s prostate cancer first surfaced in May 2025. At the time, his medical team said the cancer was treatable but required a carefully managed, long-term plan involving multiple stages of therapy.

“Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support," Biden had said back then in a post on X.

Biden’s health has been under public scrutiny for years, mostly because of his long career in politics and his age. Earlier this year, he underwent routine cancer screenings, which led to the detection of the prostate cancer that was later found to have spread to his bones.

About Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer severity is measured using what doctors call a Gleason score, which rates how aggressive the disease is on a scale from 6 to 10. Cancers with scores of 8, 9, or 10 tend to grow and spread more quickly. According to a statement from Joe Biden’s office, his Gleason score was 9, indicating that his cancer is one of the most aggressive forms.

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