Biden Cancer Diagnosis, Escalation In Gaza, Kentucky Storm Recovery
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What is President Biden's cancer diagnosis?
President Biden once championed an effort to cut cancer deaths in half.
Now his office says he received his own cancer diagnosis. The news comes amid a widespread discussion of his fitness during his years in office.
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now. Former President Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and it has spread to his bones.
The news from his office comes as new attention is focused on Biden's decline while in office.
We're joined now by NPR senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith to discuss. Good morning, Tim. Good morning. So, Tim, what do you know about the diagnosis?
According to a statement from Biden's personal office, the cancer was detected after he experienced increasing urinary symptoms and it has metastasized to his bones and is a more aggressive form of prostate cancer. The statement says it appears to be hormone sensitive, which means there are options for effective management.
How is the situation in Gaza escalating?
And the former president and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physician's. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in elderly men, and Biden is 82 years old. He was the oldest president in U.S. history, and there has been this intense focus on his health for years now, but especially after the disastrous debate performance less than a year ago, that performance that ultimately led to him dropping out of the race for president.
And I want to talk more about that. But before we get to that, I mean, reactions have been pouring in to this diagnosis or the news of this diagnosis. Any of them stand out to you?
President Trump, who spends a lot of time trashing Biden, was quite gracious, writing on social media that he and the first lady were saddened to hear about his diagnosis and wish Biden a fast and successful recovery. Former Vice President Kamala Harris posted, quote, I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership.
Now, Tam, you talked about his decline while in office and the focus of that. And this is all happening in a week where there was already going to be a focus on the former president because of the release of a book about his health while in office, right?
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