Former President Joe Biden is reducing his promotional activities for his White House memoir as he deals with prostate cancer, which is affecting his health despite some positive treatment responses.
At 83 years old, Biden shared this news on X while preparing for the release of his personal account of his time in office.
During his announcement, he reflected on his diagnosis, stating, “While writing the book, I was diagnosed with cancer, a disease known all too well to millions of Americans and their families.”
He explained, “Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down. Unfortunately, this means I won’t be able to engage in as many discussions about my book as I’d hoped. However, I remain hopeful that the words on the page shine through.”
Biden mentioned that his medical team remains optimistic about his treatment response. However, this revelation emphasizes the ongoing struggle with the disease, which had already metastasized when he received his diagnosis in May 2025.
His son, Hunter Biden, provided a poignant insight into his father’s health last August.
“The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” Hunter remarked. “It’s very painful, and it’s very debilitating in many respects.”
Biden completed a round of radiation therapy in October of 2025 as part of his treatment regimen.
In September, he expressed gratitude to his medical professionals and encouraged men to prioritize early detection during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
“By the time we found it, it had already spread to my bones,” he disclosed on social media.
He praised his medical team for their dedication and emphasized the effectiveness of the previous year’s radiation treatment, stating, “Their skill, dedication, and compassion mean so much, and I continue to pursue my passions, like finishing my memoir.”
The memoir promises to detail Biden’s presidency and the reasoning behind his decisions.
“It covers my years as President. The challenges we faced, the decisions I made, and why I made them. It’s about who we are as a nation,” he noted.
“What we stand for. And America’s role in the world. More than anything, it’s about my faith in the American people and the great American experiment in self-governance and democracy.”
This memoir will follow the release of Jill Biden’s book, “A View from the East Wing,” which came out in June.
