Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Gleason score 9, with bone metastasis. This follows a previous cancerous lesion removal. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in US men. While Biden's treatment plan is unannounced, options include hormone therapy. The American Cancer Society emphasizes early detection to combat late-stage diagnoses and deaths.

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