Small health concern noted in Biden’s recent physical exam

During his latest physical exam, President Joe Biden’s doctors identified a small nodule in his prostate.

Though the discovery has drawn some attention, experts have emphasized that there is no
immediate cause for concern.

This health update adds to Biden’s ongoing commitment to transparency, raising questions about what this latest finding could mean for his future.



In February 2023, while serving as president, Biden had a cancerous lesion removed from his chest. Prior to his presidency, Biden had several non-melanoma skin cancers removed using Mohs surgery.

"As expected, the biopsy confirmed that the small lesion was basal cell carcinoma," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor stated at the time. "All cancerous tissue was successfully removed. … No further treatment is required."


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A small nodule was discovered in Joe Biden’s prostate during a recent routine physical and is undergoing further testing to determine its cause. Image source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston / Youtube.



This news came the same day that new excerpts from the book Original Sin, President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, written by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson, were published.

The excerpts claim that Biden's health had deteriorated to the point where aides were considering the possibility of him needing a wheelchair if he were to be reelected.

Also read: That Biden interview? It’s not just what was said—It’s what WASN’T.



Axios reported on Tuesday, in a piece written by book co-author Thompson, that Biden's advisers discussed the potential need for a wheelchair should he win the presidency.

"Biden's physical deterioration—most apparent in his halting walk—had become so severe that there were internal discussions about putting the president in a wheelchair, but they couldn't do so until after the election," the article stated, quoting an excerpt from the book.

Another excerpt, published in The New Yorker, suggested that Biden appeared not to recognize actor George Clooney, who had hosted a fundraiser for him.

A spokesperson for Biden responded to the release of the excerpts.

Also read: “It’s kind of breathtaking”: Biden speaks out on Social Security in first post-presidency speech



"We have not reviewed the book, and the authors did not fact-check the book with us, despite it being common practice to do so. So we are not going to respond to every bit of this book they choose to release via select leaks in reporters' efforts to make a profit. We continue to await anything that shows where Joe Biden had to make a presidential decision or where national security was threatened or where he was unable to do his job. In fact, the evidence points to the opposite – he was a very effective president," the statement read.

In an appearance on ABC's The View last week, both Biden and former first lady Dr. Jill Biden pushed back against new books claiming that Biden was experiencing cognitive decline toward the end of his presidency.


Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston / Youtube.​


"They are wrong. There's nothing to sustain that," Biden remarked.

Jill Biden was even more assertive in defending her husband, stating, "One of the things I think is that the people who wrote those books were not in the White House with us. And they didn't see how hard Joe worked every single day," she said.

Read next: What did Jill Biden's “signal” on “The View” to Joe Biden mean?

Key Takeaways
  • A small nodule was discovered in Joe Biden’s prostate during a recent routine physical and is undergoing further testing to determine its cause.
  • Biden has a history of health issues, including the removal of a cancerous lesion from his chest in 2023 and previous non-melanoma skin cancers.
  • Claims from a new book allege Biden’s health was so poor in office that advisers discussed the possibility of him needing a wheelchair, and include an anecdote about him not recognizing George Clooney.
  • Biden and his spokespersons have pushed back against these claims, asserting that he remained an effective president and challenging the accuracy of books authored without input from those close to him.

Have you or someone you know had a similar health scare? How do you stay on top of your health as you get older? Do you think age should be a factor in political leadership? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
 
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Fact check 🙄😀 everyone could see it for four years . Only left wingers covered it up. He was unfit to be President of The US .. but the only one left that appeared more normal than too many of the libs in government today.
 
The legacy media, the DNC, White House staff and Democratic leaders have covered up Biden's mental and physical decline for years.

If Trump had half the issues Biden did you would be calling for his ouster along with the entire Democratic party.

If Trump wanted to use the DOJ as a weapon against the Democrats he would have the cover up investigated and fully exposed!
 
Fact check 🙄😀 everyone could see it for four years . Only left wingers covered it up. He was unfit to be President of The US .. but the only one left that appeared more normal than too many of the libs in government today.
Thanks for your comment — it’s clear you’ve given this a lot of thought, and you’re definitely not alone in feeling strongly about the leadership we've seen over the past few years. These conversations can get passionate, and that’s completely understandable given how much is at stake. While we have a wide range of perspectives here in our forum—which makes for meaningful discussions—it is important to approach the conversation with respect towards each other. Thanks again for taking the time to join us!
 
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Thanks for your comment — it’s clear you’ve given this a lot of thought, and you’re definitely not alone in feeling strongly about the leadership we've seen over the past few years. These conversations can get passionate, and that’s completely understandable given how much is at stake. While we have a wide range of perspectives here in our forum—which makes for meaningful discussions—it is important to approach the conversation with respect towards each other. Thanks again for taking the time to join us!
Do you honestly feel that there was NOT a cover up in regards to Biden's rapid mental and physical decline?

Please.answer honestly.
 
Thanks for your comment — it’s clear you’ve given this a lot of thought, and you’re definitely not alone in feeling strongly about the leadership we've seen over the past few years. These conversations can get passionate, and that’s completely understandable given how much is at stake. While we have a wide range of perspectives here in our forum—which makes for meaningful discussions—it is important to approach the conversation with respect towards each other. Thanks again for taking the time to join us!
Yes I agree … this is why I list facts without name calling or attacks.

Yesterday it was revealed Biden has prostrate cancer stage IV …. In order to get to this level he had to have had it between 6/10 years. The HUR report did not divulge this info and the media protected him from the public knowing the truth. It was obvious due to his lack of appearances and visibly falling, forgetting what he said, barely taking questions etc. I wish President Biden well, unfortunately we did need a president that was more coherent. Jerome Powell Treasury released a statement that he knew the economy was headed for disaster but that he had to follow orders. Very sad for our country.
 

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