U.S. President Donald Trump expressed sadness and wished Joe Biden a full recovery after learning of Biden’s cancer diagnosis.
In a statement released by the White House, Trump said: “Melania and I were saddened to hear that Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Biden family and wish him a speedy and successful recovery.”
The announcement came after Biden’s office revealed on Sunday that the president has advanced prostate cancer. The diagnosis was confirmed during a medical examination on Friday, which Biden underwent after reporting urinary symptoms.
Medical reports indicate Biden’s prostate cancer scores between 9-10 on the Gleason scale. According to Cancer Research UK, this high score suggests aggressive cancer with rapidly spreading cells.