Joe Biden Diagnosed With 'Aggressive Form' of Prostate Cancer
NewsweekMAY 17
The cancer diagnosis, while serious, presents treatment opportunities due to its hormone-sensitive nature. Modern medical advances and hormone therapy options offer effective management strategies for this type of cancer, even in advanced stages. The medical community remains optimistic about his recovery, particularly given the advances in prostate cancer care.
The timing and severity of the diagnosis raise concerns about the transparency of Biden's health status during his presidency. Questions persist about whether earlier warning signs went unaddressed, and whether health concerns should have played a more prominent role in discussions about his fitness for office during his final months as president.
There's a 50% chance that the average five-year survival rate of all cancers will exceed 95% by May 2051, according to the Metaculus prediction community.