Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's prostate cancer spreads

Hunter Biden told BBC’s Newsnight on Friday that his father’s cancer has spread to his bones, describing the disease as “very painful” and “very debilitating.” The former president, who was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, now faces a more advanced stage after the cancer metastasised. Biden’s son said watching his father “suffer” is “really sad.” The comment comes as Biden is still in office and is campaigning for re‑election in 2024.

Biden’s cancer was publicly disclosed in March 2020, when the White House announced the president had undergone a prostatectomy and was “recovering.” The campaign repeatedly said he was “full of energy” and “healthy.” In 2023 the White House released a brief statement that Biden’s cancer was “stable” after treatment, but no further medical details were provided. The new update from Hunter Biden is the first public indication that the disease has progressed, raising questions about the accuracy of earlier statements and the president’s ability to perform his duties.

The spread to bone is a serious sign that the cancer has moved beyond the prostate. Doctors say bone metastasis often causes pain, fatigue and can weaken the skeleton. If Biden’s condition worsens, it could affect his schedule and the administration’s capacity to focus on policy. Republicans have already signalled they might use the news to