Joe Biden is running around on the beach, doing interviews with the New York Times, and has landed a book deal with a 10 million dollar advance, all while dying from Stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bones. Joe is writing a book, “Oh really?” Do these seem to be the actions of an 82-year-old person with his so-called medical condition? How many people do you know run around like that in his so-called health? Does this seem fishy to you?

Joe seems quite spry, not like the Joe from the White House who couldn’t get through the day without a nap or coherent thought. The Justice Department said he is not mentally capable of being held responsible in a court of law for his actions before he was president, but now Joe is together enough to write a book and get an 8-digit advance. Does something seem off to you? Is something rotten in Denmark?

Stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bones is a slow, painful descent marked by physical degradation, emotional exhaustion, and the stripping away of independence. The disease no longer hides in the shadows at this point; it defines every moment of a man’s day, controls every movement of his body, and overshadows every thought that crosses his mind.

The first and most defining feature of this stage is pain. Not the kind of pain that fades with rest or dulls with time, but a relentless, gnawing ache that lives deep in the bones, especially in the spine, pelvis, ribs, and hips. As the cancer spreads, it erodes the structure of the bones themselves, weakening them to the point that even a small movement or bump can cause fractures. Spinal cord compression becomes a real threat, and with it comes numbness, tingling, or even paralysis. Pain medication, often in the form of strong opioids like morphine or fentanyl, becomes a constant companion. Relief, when it comes, is temporary, and the side effects of the drugs, like confusion, constipation, and drowsiness, bring their burdens.

Fatigue is another hallmark of this stage. The body, fighting both the disease and the side effects of treatment, is running on empty. Everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and walking require superhuman effort or the assistance of a caregiver. Many patients transition from a cane to a walker, and eventually to a wheelchair or bed. Even repositioning oneself can be an ordeal. Mobility becomes a memory, and dependence becomes the reality. Weight loss, muscle wasting, and loss of appetite all transform the body into something unrecognizable. Clothes hang loosely, cheeks hollow, and limbs become thin and frail.

Eating becomes more of a duty than a pleasure, and eventually even the duty disappears. The digestive system slows, and nausea, constipation, or simply an overwhelming sense of fatigue suppresses the will to eat or drink. Urinary problems are also common, especially given the prostate’s central role in the urinary system. Some patients lose control and become incontinent; others struggle to urinate and require catheters. These problems often come with repeated infections, each one further sapping the body’s already dwindling strength.

Emotionally, the patient faces an equally brutal assault. Depression and anxiety are common as the loss of independence, the unrelenting pain, and the inevitability of death settle in. Some patients become withdrawn or irritable, lashing out in ways that are more about grief than anger. Others face deep fears about dying, unresolved issues with family, or spiritual unrest. And yet, amidst all of this, there can be flashes of clarity or moments where the fog lifts and the patient connects meaningfully with those around him. These moments are often brief but treasured by family and friends.

As the end nears, care becomes entirely focused on comfort. Hospice services often step in to manage pain, maintain dignity, and provide support to both the patient and loved ones. The patient may spend most of his time sleeping, too tired to speak or even open his eyes. Breathing may become irregular. The skin may cool and darken, particularly at the extremities, and the body begins to shut down.

Do you believe a man in that condition with that diagnosis can write a book, has the mental capacity, or has enough time to do that? I have written and published over twenty books, and I can tell you, there is a lot to writing a book. What is going on here? This is a family that lies to America with every breath in their lungs, and they told us Joe Biden had this kind of cancer. Is this another example that the book publishing business is nothing more than a money laundering scheme for the Biden family and other Democrats? Is this like Hunter and the art world, or some episode of Ozark? I have to ask, and as horrible as it may sound, are they lying to us again?

C. Rich

C. Rich is the voice behind America Speaks Ink, home to the America First Movement. As an author, freelance ghostwriter, poet, and blogger, C. Rich brings a “baked-in” perspective shaped by growing up on the streets and beaches of South Florida in the 1970s-1980s and brings a quintessential Generation-X point of view.

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