Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, bringing new attention to the most common cancer affecting men in the United States.
More than 300,000 new cases are expected in 2025, and diagnoses have been increasing in recent years. While prostate cancer remains a leading cause of cancer deaths, survival rates are excellent when it’s detected early.
For cancer found before it spreads, the five-year survival rate is over 99%. However, for advanced cases that have spread to other parts of the body, that rate drops to about 37%.
Biden’s diagnosis has renewed awareness of the importance of early detection and regular screenings.