Former President Joe Biden shared an encouraging update amid his ongoing battle with cancer.
“While writing the book, I was diagnosed with cancer, a disease known all too well to millions of Americans and their families,” Biden shared via Instagram on Sunday, November 8, while promoting his upcoming memoir, “Promise Me, America.” “My doctors continue to be encouraged by how I’ve responded to treatment. And the prayers and kind words and well wishes from so many of you have meant more to me and Jill and our family than you can ever know.”
He continued, “Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down. What that means is, unfortunately, I won’t be able to do as many conversations about my book as I’d hoped. However, I’m hopeful the words on the page speak for themselves.”
Biden’s Memoir
Days after the consequential midterm elections, Biden took to Instagram to share a message of hope to the country.
“My presidential memoir, ‘Promise Me, America’, is coming out November 17th. I hope you’ll read it. It covers my years as President. The challenges we faced, the decisions I made, and why I made them,” he explained. “It’s about who we are as a nation. 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.”
While he did not mention the election or its results, Biden encouraged Americans to get back up when “knocked down.”
“We are blessed. America is the most unique nation on earth. Unlike other countries, we’re built on an idea. An idea bigger than any ocean. More powerful than any army. Stronger than any tyrant or dictator. That idea? All of us are created equal,” he continued. “Promise Me, America, we’ll never forget it.”
Biden’s Cancer
Just four months after leaving office in January 2025, Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer. A biopsy revealed an aggressive stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” a statement shared by his office read. “On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”
He underwent radiation therapy and rang the milestone bell that October.
Joe Biden Shares Health Update Amid Cancer Battle