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Evening Standard
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Jacob Phillips and Michael Howie

Joe Biden speaks for first time on 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis as world leaders send support

Former US President Joe Biden has commented for the first time on his diagnosis with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer.

Posting a picture on X with his wife Jill, Mr Biden, 82, wrote: “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. “

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