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The Digest:

Former US President Joe Biden has commenced radiation therapy for an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Key Points:
  • Former President Joe Biden has started radiation and hormone therapy for prostate cancer.
  • He was diagnosed in May with an aggressive form that had spread to his bones.
  • The diagnosis followed a doctor's visit concerning urinary symptoms.
  • Biden's spokesperson, Kelly Scully, confirmed the commencement of treatment.
  • Last month, he also underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer cells.
  • The former president has a history of other non-invasive, pre-cancerous conditions.
  • Biden, who turns 83 next month, has previously stated that "cancer touches us all."
This health challenge highlights the relentless passage of time and the personal fortitude required beyond the public sphere, a reminder of the shared fragility that unites all.

Sources: The Cable