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Hunter Biden Says Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer Has Metastasized And Is Causing Him Pain

Hunter Biden said in a BBC interview broadcast late Friday, Aug. 7, that his father, former President Joe Biden, has prostate cancer that has spread to his bones and beyond.[1]

He told the program the illness is "very painful" and "very debilitating in many respects," and he described the moment as "really sad" for the family.[1]

Hunter said he wished his father "would complain more" because "it's not good," suggesting the former president minimizes his symptoms.[1] He added that Biden remains publicly active, "still doing his thing," and that Hunter plans to publish a memoir titled "Promise Me, America" after the midterm elections.[1]

Joe Biden revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025, less than four months after leaving the White House at age 83.[1] CBS News also reported Hunter's comments about the cancer's spread.[2]

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  • In a BBC interview broadcast late Friday, August 7, 2026, Hunter Biden said Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized into his bones and beyond.
  • Hunter Biden said the illness is "very painful" and "very debilitating in many respects," and that watching his father's condition is "really sad" for the family.
  • Hunter Biden said he wishes his father "would complain more" because "it's not good," indicating Joe Biden minimizes his own symptoms.
  • Hunter Biden said Joe Biden remains publicly active, "still doing his thing" and speaking on issues important to him, and that he plans to publish a memoir titled "Promise Me, America" after the midterm elections.
  • Joe Biden revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025, less than four months after leaving the White House at age 83, the article reiterates.

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August 09, 2026
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Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread and is causing him pain, Hunter Biden says
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New information:
  • In a BBC interview broadcast late Friday, August 7, 2026, Hunter Biden said Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized into his bones and further.
  • Hunter Biden said the illness is "very painful" and "very debilitating in many respects" and that watching his father's condition is "really sad" for the family.
  • He said he wishes his father "would complain more" because "it's not good," indicating Joe Biden minimizes his own symptoms.
  • Hunter Biden said Joe Biden remains publicly active, "still doing his thing" and speaking on issues important to him, and plans to publish a memoir titled "Promise Me, America" after the midterm elections.
  • The article reiterates that Joe Biden revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025, less than four months after leaving the White House at age 83.