Former President Joe Biden has confirmed he is battling advanced prostate cancer—and critics are now asking whether his diagnosis was kept secret during his time in the White House. The revelation of stage 4 metastatic cancer has raised alarm not only about his health but also about a potential cover-up that shielded the truth from the American people.

Biden Admits to Aggressive Cancer Battle

In a carefully crafted message shared on social media, Biden announced that he is facing stage 4 prostate cancer that has already spread to his bones. The former president said the diagnosis came after he experienced urinary issues and underwent further examination.

Standing with First Lady Jill Biden and their cat, Biden shared a quote from Ernest Hemingway, saying, “We are strongest in the broken places.” The post struck a tone of resilience and gratitude, but it also ignited a firestorm of speculation about when he first learned about the cancer.

Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support. pic.twitter.com/oSS1vGIiwU

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 19, 2025

Medical Experts: Diagnosis Likely Pre-Dates Presidency

Doctors have classified Biden’s illness with a Gleason score of 9—a dangerously high score that signals a fast-spreading and aggressive form of cancer. Yet Biden’s team insists the disease is still hormone-sensitive, allowing for “effective management.”

But many aren’t buying it.

Sad and unfortunate and I wish the former President the best in his treatment of this cancer. Care at the White House should be second to none. Unbelievable this was missed, but the truth is, his physician was more concerned about assisting with the political cover up than…

— Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJacksonTX) May 18, 2025

Former White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson slammed the timing of the announcement, accusing Biden’s personal doctors of prioritizing politics over patient care. “Unbelievable this was missed,” Jackson said. “The truth is, his physician was more concerned about assisting with the political cover-up.”

Dr. Steven Quay added, “A cancer like this takes years to progress to the metastatic stage. He likely had it while still in office.”

No PSA Testing? Transparency Under Fire

The backlash has intensified over the lack of routine PSA screenings—a basic and widely recommended test for detecting prostate cancer early. Biden’s medical team, already under scrutiny for their silence during his presidency, now faces even more questions about why these tests weren’t publicized or disclosed.

Political insiders say the diagnosis could have triggered serious succession talks while Biden was in office—conversations that would’ve likely thrust Kamala Harris into the spotlight during a tense and uncertain time.

With national security, leadership continuity, and public trust at stake, critics argue that the American people were denied the right to know about the president’s health status.

Fallout Just Beginning

Now battling a life-threatening illness, Biden has asked for privacy and prayers. But the questions swirling around his diagnosis—how long it was known, who knew it, and why it wasn’t shared—are only beginning to surface.

Sources:

• Biden breaks his silence after revealing he’s battling ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer: ‘We are strongest in the broken places’

• ‘We Are Strongest In The Broken Places’: Biden Posts Statement On His Cancer