Doctors have substantiated the claim, saying it is unlikely the cancer wasn't caught earlier, with the top-of-the-line medical care a president receives.

The news of former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis is putting a spotlight on his physician, Kevin O’Connor, and whether he took adequate measures to monitor Biden’s health. Biden’s

It’s aggressive. The cells have an ugly, disordered appearance under a microscope. Pathologists gave them a Gleason score of 9 (out of 10) for their likelihood to advance quickly. The cancer has already moved from Biden’s prostate to his bones, which means it cannot be cured — only controlled with drugs.

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive ... "He could be receiving the best medical care that we have to offer as a nation and not be screened for prostate cancer ...

The acknowledgement that Biden hasn’t been screened in 10 years fills in some details regarding his ... a man with access to some of the best medical care in the country could be surprised ...

It is common for a man of Mr. Biden’s age to experience prostate issues. His spokesman declined to elaborate on any details about his care.