Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones and is hormone-sensitive.

Biden, 82, experienced urinary symptoms leading to the discovery of a prostate nodule on Friday, according to a statement released Sunday by his personal office.

The disease was confirmed as having a Gleason score of 9 with metastasis to the bone, indicating its aggressiveness.

Some prominent conservatives have accused Biden and his medical team of concealing his illness for political reasons, despite medical experts suggesting that limitations in screening could have left his condition undetected until now.

Medical experts noted that prostate cancer can often be caught earlier using PSA tests but acknowledged the possibility of an aggressive form developing quickly, even with regular screenings.

Biden's diagnosis comes amid ongoing questions about his health and ability to handle office demands during his presidency, while President Donald Trump expressed condolences for Biden and his family.