Former President Joe Biden has just wrapped up a grueling round of radiation therapy for an aggressive prostate cancer battle.
Turning 83 soon, Biden was diagnosed with this serious condition earlier in 2025, and despite the odds, he's pushing through with a combination of treatments while his team reports he's holding strong.
Just The News reported that back in May 2025, doctors discovered Biden's prostate cancer, a diagnosis that came with the grim news that it had already spread to his bones. It’s a tough blow for anyone, let alone a man who’s spent decades in the public eye.
Since that diagnosis, Biden kicked off a pill regimen earlier in the year to combat the disease, showing the kind of grit you’d expect from someone who’s weathered political storms for half a century.
Fast forward to October 2025, and Biden added radiation and hormone therapy to his arsenal. It’s a heavy load of treatments, but his camp insists he’s managing well, which is more than can be said for some of the policy messes we’ve seen in recent years.
By Monday, Biden had completed this latest course of radiation therapy. That’s a milestone worth noting, even if the next steps in his treatment plan remain a bit of a mystery. One thing’s clear—Biden’s not out of the woods yet.
Social media gave us a glimpse of the personal side of this journey. His daughter, Ashley Biden, posted a video on Instagram of him ringing the bell at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, a heartfelt tradition for cancer patients marking the end of a treatment phase.
“Rung the Bell!” Ashley captioned the story, a simple but powerful declaration of progress. Sure, it’s a sweet moment, but let’s not sugarcoat the reality—cancer doesn’t care about symbolic bells or Instagram likes; it’s a relentless foe that demands a relentless fight.
Ashley also expressed gratitude, saying, “Thank you to the incredible doctors, nurses, and staff at Penn Medicine. We are so grateful!” That’s a fair shout-out, though one wonders if the same appreciation extends to the taxpayers footing the bill for elite medical care while many struggle with basic coverage under progressive healthcare schemes.
Biden’s health challenges don’t stop at prostate cancer. At some point, though the exact timing isn’t clear, he underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer lesions. It’s another layer of complexity to an already daunting medical fight.
Through all this, his spokesperson has been quick to assure the public that Biden is doing well after the radiation round. That’s reassuring, but in a world obsessed with optics over substance, a healthy dose of skepticism about such blanket statements is warranted.
What’s next for Biden remains unclear, and that uncertainty hangs heavy. Cancer treatment isn’t a straight line—it’s a maze of hope, setbacks, and grit, something many American families know all too well without the luxury of a former president’s resources.
Let’s be honest—Biden’s health saga resonates beyond just one man’s struggle. It’s a reminder of mortality in a culture that often dodges hard truths in favor of feel-good narratives and endless virtue signaling. We can respect his fight without pretending it fixes deeper systemic issues.
From a conservative lens, this story also nudges us to question the priorities of a government that’s quick to spend on endless programs but slow to ensure every citizen gets a fair shot at survival. Biden’s access to top-tier care is undeniable, but what about the average Joe facing the same diagnosis without a fraction of the support?
At the end of the day, Biden’s completion of radiation therapy is a moment of human triumph, politics aside. We can criticize past policies while still wishing him strength for the road ahead, because compassion doesn’t mean capitulation.
Here’s hoping for clarity on his next steps—and for a healthcare system that fights as hard for everyone else.