Former President of the United States, Joe Biden, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has metastasized to his bones.

In a statement released regarding his health, it was noted, 'Last week, President Joe Biden was examined due to a newly found nodule on the prostate after experiencing significant symptoms.

On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Group 5) with metastases to the bone.'

Despite this diagnosis indicating a more aggressive form of the disease, doctors have indicated that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective treatment options.

Biden and his family are currently considering treatment possibilities with his medical team.

Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, as the eldest of four children in a Catholic family of diverse ethnic origins.

His grandparents had English, French, and Irish roots, and his maternal grandfather was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate.

During the 1950s, the family faced economic hardships that necessitated several moves, ultimately settling in Delaware where Biden's father found stable employment.

As a child, Biden struggled with asthma and a stutter, which he worked diligently to overcome by reciting in front of a mirror.

He pursued his education at the University of Delaware, earning a degree in history and political science, and later receiving a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University in 1968. Despite facing allegations of plagiarism during his academic career, he was eventually admitted to the Delaware Bar.

Biden’s political career began amidst the Vietnam War, eschewing affiliation with the Republican Party due to his opposition to Richard Nixon and with Democrats because of unresolved racial issues.

He later joined the Democratic Party and ran successfully for the New Castle County Council, becoming a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate at the age of 29, winning the election without financial backing and with limited media support.

In December 1972, shortly after his election to the Senate, Biden's life was marked by tragedy when his wife, Neilia, and their one-year-old daughter, Naomi, died in a car accident.

This incident nearly led him to withdraw from political life, but he was persuaded to continue, and soon after took the oath to become one of the youngest senators in U.S. history.

He remained dedicated to his family while commuting daily from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.

In 1975, Biden married Jill Jacobs, with whom he had a daughter, Ashley Blazer.

His professional life gained media attention as he was involved in significant legislative initiatives, including the Violence Against Women Act.

He played a notable role in foreign policy during military conflicts in the Balkans, advocating for U.S. intervention.

Biden later launched a campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987, which faltered amidst allegations of plagiarism, including instances involving phrases from British Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock’s speeches.

While cleared of wrongdoing by the Delaware Supreme Court, the incident led to his withdrawal from the race.

Following a period of recuperation from serious health issues related to an aneurysm, Biden re-engaged in legislative duties and remained influential in various laws through the 1990s.

He served as a longtime senator representing Delaware and attempted another presidential run in 2007, ultimately withdrawing without success.

Biden became known as a strong negotiator and key advisor to President Barack Obama, who selected him as his vice president in 2008. Throughout his vice presidency, he was noted for significant legislative contributions and efforts to bridge partisan divides in Congress.

While serving as vice president, Biden endured personal loss with the death of his eldest son, Beau, from cancer.

This tragedy profoundly impacted him, leading him to initially refrain from seeking the presidency in 2020 due to concerns about his emotional readiness.

However, he subsequently entered the race, overcoming challenges to emerge as the Democratic candidate against then-President Donald Trump.