WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is causing severe pain, his son Hunter Biden said in an interview with the BBC. Hunter Biden described the illness as painful and debilitating, while a spokesman for the 83-year-old former president declined to comment on the interview.
- Cancer progression: Hunter Biden said his father’s prostate cancer has metastasized beyond the bones.
- Pain and impact: He described the condition as very painful and debilitating.
- No comment from Biden spokesman: A spokesman for the former president declined to comment on Saturday.
- Earlier diagnosis: Biden disclosed in May 2025 that he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had already spread to his bones.
Hunter Biden speaks about his father’s condition
Hunter Biden discussed Joe Biden’s health in an interview with the BBC programme “Newsnight.” According to video of the interview posted online on Friday, he said the cancer had spread beyond the former president’s bones.
“The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” Hunter Biden told the BBC.
He also described the illness as having a significant physical impact on his father.
“It’s very painful and it’s very debilitating in many respects.”
The remarks provide a new description of Biden’s condition from a member of his immediate family. The supplied material does not include a new medical statement from Biden’s doctors.
Biden was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in 2025
Biden publicly revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025, less than four months after leaving the White House. At the time, he said he had been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.
The diagnosis came after Biden completed his presidency, during which his physical health and mental acuity had been the subject of public scrutiny.
Biden received radiation and hormone treatment
A spokesman for Biden said in October 2025 that the former president was undergoing radiation treatment and hormone therapy for his cancer.
The latest comments from Hunter Biden indicate that the disease has since progressed beyond the bone metastases previously disclosed by the former president. The supplied material does not provide details about Biden’s current treatment, prognosis or medical care beyond the information already reported.
Biden’s public appearances after leaving office
Despite his health challenges, Biden has continued to make occasional public appearances. He attended the dedication of former President Barack Obama’s presidential library in Chicago in June.
Biden served as Obama’s vice president from 2009 to 2017 before winning the presidency in 2020. At the time of his election, he became the oldest person to win the U.S. presidency.
Biden memoir scheduled for November release
Biden’s presidential memoir is scheduled to be released on November 17, according to the supplied material.
The memoir is set for publication as Biden remains out of office following his 2021-2025 presidency.
Biden spokesman declines comment
A spokesman for Biden declined to comment on Saturday when asked about Hunter Biden’s BBC interview.
As a result, the latest information about the progression and severity of Biden’s cancer in the supplied material comes from his son’s account rather than from a new statement by Biden or his medical team.
What is known about Biden’s cancer?
Biden disclosed in May 2025 that he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had already spread to his bones. His spokesman later said he was receiving radiation treatment and hormone therapy.
Hunter Biden has now said the cancer has metastasized beyond the bones and described his father’s condition as very painful and debilitating. The supplied material does not provide additional clinical details or a medical prognosis.
Medical disclaimer: This article reports information attributed to Hunter Biden and statements previously provided by Biden’s spokesman, as contained in the supplied source material. It is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Cancer progression, treatment and prognosis should be assessed by qualified medical professionals using a patient’s complete medical information.
Source Attribution
This article is based solely on the Reuters material supplied for publication, including the report of Hunter Biden’s interview with the BBC.
