This is a gut punch for the Biden family, and Hunter Biden just went public with the painful details.
In a sit down with BBC Newsnight, the former president's only surviving son dropped a bombshell about his 83 year old father's deteriorating health. According to this report, Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized into his bones and beyond, and the pain is getting worse.
Hunter didn't sugarcoat things one bit. He called the situation "very painful" and "very debilitating in many respects." He even admitted he wishes his old man would voice more complaints, because the reality of what he's going through is rough. Hunter described watching it unfold as "really bad" for the entire family.
But here's where it gets interesting. Even with all of that going on, Hunter insists his father refuses to sit on the sidelines. "He's still doing his thing," Hunter told the outlet, adding that Biden's love for this country keeps him engaged in public life. He also called his dad the heart and soul of the Biden clan, praising him as the greatest father, husband, and grandfather anyone could ask for.
Let's rewind the tape on how we got here. Biden's office first went public with the cancer diagnosis back in May 2025, just a few months after he wrapped up his presidency that January. Doctors discovered a prostate nodule after he showed up with worsening urinary symptoms. The diagnosis was brutal: a Gleason score of 9 with bone metastasis, which is about as aggressive as prostate cancer gets. The one silver lining was that the disease appeared responsive to hormone therapy, giving doctors a path to manage it.
By October 2025, a spokesperson confirmed Biden was receiving radiation treatments along with hormone therapy at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia. He completed that radiation course and celebrated by ringing a ceremonial bell alongside his medical team. He also had Mohs surgery back in September 2025 to remove cancerous skin cells in a separate procedure.
Former First Lady Jill Biden offered her own update this past June, acknowledging that her husband will be dealing with this disease permanently. She noted he stays on specialized medications and maintains a schedule, though he has noticeably slowed down due to his age, the stage of the illness, and the toll of his treatment regimen. Earlier this month, she confirmed he undergoes testing every three months and called the ongoing management both constant and challenging.
The bottom line? Joe Biden is fighting one of the toughest battles of his life, and the family is being remarkably transparent about what they're going through. Politics aside, nobody wants to see an 83 year old man suffering like this, and the Biden family clearly has a long road ahead.
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