Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Concerns Over Decade-Old Screening
Sarah Johnson
May 21, 2025
Brief
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer, diagnosed after a decade without a PSA test, raises questions about late detection and transparency in political health.
Former President Joe Biden’s last known prostate cancer screening, a PSA test, dates back to 2014, raising eyebrows about the late detection of his recently diagnosed prostate cancer. The news has sparked a firestorm of questions about why the disease wasn’t caught earlier, especially given Biden’s regular physical exams.
The PSA test, a standard blood test, measures prostate-specific antigen levels, which can signal prostate cancer, though high levels might also point to benign conditions like an enlarged prostate, per the Mayo Clinic. Biden’s cancer, classified with a Gleason score of 9 (grade group 5) and metastasis to the bone, is high-grade, fueling concerns about its severity. Yet, its 'hormone-sensitive' status offers hope, as it may respond well to hormone therapies.
Critics, including President Donald Trump, have seized on the timeline, calling it a 'dangerous' oversight. 'The public wasn’t told the full story,' Trump remarked, hinting at gaps in transparency. The diagnosis has ignited debates over medical privacy, political accountability, and the effectiveness of routine screenings for public figures.
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Editor's Comments
A decade without a PSA test for a former president? That’s like skipping the annual check-up for Air Force One and hoping it still flies. The real scandal here isn’t just the diagnosis—it’s the silence around it. Did Biden’s team think prostate cancer would just politely wait for an election cycle to pass?
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