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Maria Villarroel

Doctors Say Biden's Cancer Diagnosis is Uncommon, Not 'Unheard Of' As Questions About Timing Mount

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed last week with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. Doctors say the diagnosis is unusual. (Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Former President Joe Biden was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones, raising questions about the transparency of the announcement and his health while he was in office. But doctors say that while his case is uncommon, it is not unheard of.

Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer Friday, following the discovery of a "small" nodule on his prostate, his personal office said in a statement. The cancer, they explained, quickly spread to his bones and the family is currently reviewing treatment options.

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