⭕ BREAKING HARD: Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer — now metastasized to bone
🔸 Diagnosis confirmed Friday; prompts bipartisan support from Trump, Harris, and others.
🔸 Condition described as serious and advanced, requiring ongoing… pic.twitter.com/cnbLPYvl8Z— thehardnewsdaily (@TheHardNewsD) May 19, 2025
In a surprising turn of events that has caught the attention of both politics and the general public, President Joe Biden has allegedly been diagnosed with an aggressive type of prostate cancer spreading to the bone.
An official White House release has not yet verified the report from last Friday. But it has already generated a flurry of bipartisan support, fresh examination of presidential health openness, and a flood of conspiracy theories on social media.
Support From All Sides
From all throughout the political spectrum, messages of empathy and support have flooded in. Vice President Kamala Harris released a sad comment that she still prays for the President and supports him.
Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and… pic.twitter.com/gG5nB0GMPp
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 18, 2025
Even former President Donald Trump, Biden’s political rival, made headlines by saying, “We disagree on a lot, but I wish him strength and recovery. No one should go through this alone.”
Understanding the Diagnosis
Though when it spreads to the bones, prostate cancer becomes a major and perhaps fatal illness among the most prevalent tumors in men.
Once the disease reaches this stage, recovery is improbable even if hormone therapy and radiation are among treatment choices that may delay its progression.
This news casts doubt on Biden’s physical capacity to finish his present term—and maybe run for re-election in 2024.
Medical Memos Contradict Public Claims
In response to growing speculation, some have pointed to official White House medical memos as evidence disputing the cancer diagnosis. Two internal memos authored by Dr. Kevin C. O’Connor, the Physician to the President, offer insight into President Biden’s health:
🩺 Key Takeaways from Dr. O’Connor’s Medical Letters:
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As of February 28th, an “extremely detailed neurological exam” found no signs of central neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or stroke.
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The only consistent finding was peripheral neuropathy in both feet, and a mild heat/cold sensation deficit, which was slightly less pronounced than the previous year.
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Dr. O’Connor emphasized that Biden showed excellent fine motor dexterity, no tremors, and no motor weakness.
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The memos clarified that Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurologist from Walter Reed, conducted the neurological component of Biden’s routine annual physicals, not emergency diagnostic visits.
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As per the July 2024 memo, Biden has not seen a neurologist outside of his annual physical, and no new medical concerns were raised in that examination.
These letters seem to refute any current official recognition of a cancer diagnosis, instead emphasizing Biden’s stable neurological health and typical signs of age-related neuropathy.
Conspiracy Theories and Speculation
The conflicting information between the alleged prostate cancer diagnosis and the official memos has led to an explosion of conspiracy theories:
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Some speculate that Biden’s team is withholding the true severity of his health to preserve the optics ahead of the 2024 election.
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Others claim the report of cancer is a strategic leak to prepare the public for a leadership transition, possibly paving the way for Vice President Harris.
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Fringe sources have even alleged the illness is a fabricated distraction from political scandals or foreign policy setbacks.
Though unverified, these theories highlight the deep mistrust that many Americans harbor toward government transparency—especially where presidential health is involved.
Historical Context: Presidents and Health Secrets
Biden is not the first U.S. president to face health-related controversy:
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FDR’s polio was largely hidden from the public during WWII.
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John F. Kennedy concealed a chronic autoimmune disorder.
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Ronald Reagan’s cognitive decline was debated long before his Alzheimer’s diagnosis post-presidency.
Each case reinforces the ongoing challenge: How much should the public know about a sitting president’s health? And when?
A Nation in Waiting
The debate over Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis highlights a bigger national problem: the balance between openness, privacy, and political calculation as millions wait an official declaration either confirming or denying the claimed diagnosis.
Official medical documents and notes reveal no sign of prostate cancer or any major disease for the time being. Still, the ambiguity has made the American people question: Is there more to the narrative, or are we seeing yet another viral misinformation spiral?
