"Cancer touches us all": Biden shares post after cancer diagnosis

Former President Joe Biden thanked his followers for their support in a Monday social media post after his office confirmed Sunday he has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer.The big picture: The news of Biden's cancer diagnosis was met with a bipartisan outpouring of support as his personal office said he and his family are "reviewing treatment options with his physicians."According to his office, the cancer is "characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5)," citing a grading system used for prostate cancer, "with metastasis to the bone."Driving the news: Sharing a selfie with former first lady Jill Biden and their cat, Willow, the former president wrote, "Cancer touches us all."He continued, "Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support."Zoom out: Biden was diagnosed on Friday after doctors discovered a "prostate nodule."In 2023, Biden had a skin lesion removed from his chest that was found to be cancerous, but it did not require further treatment.Go deeper: What to know about Joe Biden's Cancer Moonshot

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