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Biden's last screening for prostate cancer was in 2014, spokesperson says

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Joe Biden was never diagnosed with prostate cancer until last week, and the last time he was screened for the disease was in 2014, a spokesperson said.

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  1. After a Political Career Shaped by Cancer, Biden Faces His Own Grim Diagnosis

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    Biden's last screening for prostate cancer was in 2014, spokesperson says

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

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  1. The Guardian

    Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer, his office says (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Former US president is reviewing treatment options with family as cancer has spread to the bone

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The cancer has metastasized to the bone, according to the former president's personal office.

  3. Variety

    Joe Biden Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed Friday with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer

  4. Fox News

    Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, hormone-sensitive, reviewing treatment options with physicians for effective management.

  5. Legal Insurrection

    Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    It has spread to his bones.

  6. CBS News

    Breaking down Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis — here's what to know about the disease (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at age 82. Here's what to know about the disease, its symptoms and treatments.

  7. PJ Media

    BREAKING: Joe Biden Has Prostate Cancer (opens PJ Media)

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  8. Insider

    Joe Biden diagnosed with an 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer: 'The president and his family are reviewing treatment options' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The ex-president was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office on Sunday.

  9. Legal Insurrection

    Dr. Zeke Emanuel: Biden 'Probably had' Prostate Cancer 'at the Start of His Presidency in 2021' (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    "And again, the evidence is look at President Obama, President Bush, younger than President Biden, and they both got the test [prostate cancer blood test]."

  10. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Biden's diagnosis indicates he has Stage 4 prostate cancer, expert says (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Former President Joe Biden prostate cancer diagnosis indicates he has Stage 4 cancer, an expert from the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia said.

  11. WHDH Boston

    Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led

  12. Grand Forks Herald

    Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer (opens Grand Forks Herald)

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    Grand Forks Herald's feed description

    Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options, his office said in a statement Sunday, May 18

  13. Insider

    Joe Biden has 'aggressive' prostate cancer. Its symptoms are easy to miss. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Prostate cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in men. Subtle signs that a person has it can include changes in how they pee.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    Things to know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    A look at some of the medical issues related to former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis.

  15. Fox News

    Biden battling 'most aggressive type' of prostate cancer and more top headlines (opens Fox News)

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  16. Al Jazeera

    Gleason score 9: How aggressive is Biden’s prostate cancer? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in US males.

  17. Seattle Times

    After a political career shaped by cancer, Biden faces his own grim diagnosis (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    The announcement that Joe Biden has prostate cancer is the latest example of how the final chapters of his political career have been shaped by the disease.

  18. The New Republic

    Morning Joe Stunned as Oncologist Says Biden Had Cancer for Years (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    “Either they didn’t test for it or they didn’t report it,” said Dr. Zeke Emanuel.

  19. The Cullman Times

    Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer (opens The Cullman Times)

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    The Cullman Times's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his prostate.

  20. Foxla

    Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer (opens Foxla)

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    Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

  21. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    'Quite a surprise': Biden's sudden diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer is unfortunately common (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    When caught early, prostate cancer is highly survivable, but it is also the second-leading cause of cancer death in men. About one in eight men are diagnosed.

  22. NBC News

    Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis is unusual but not unheard of, doctors say (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Details released so far about former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis suggest his case is uncommon but not unheard of, according to doctors who treat the disease.

  23. Forbes

    Trump Says He's Surprised Public Didn't Know Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Sooner (opens Forbes)

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    Biden announced Sunday he was diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer.

  24. New York Post

    Biden battling ‘most aggressive type’ of prostate cancer with bone metastasis, medical expert says (opens New York Post)

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    The advanced form of prostate cancer has a 30 to 40% five-year survival rate.

  25. WHDH Boston

    ‘Cancer touches us all’: Biden thanks Americans for support following his prostate cancer diagnosis - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led

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