Joe Biden cancer diagnosis and memoir

Former President Biden discusses prostate cancer treatment impact on public appearances and 2024 campaign decision while promoting memoir.

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Nov 12, 2026
Joe Biden says prostate cancer treatment has slowed him down while promoting memoir “Promise Me, America.”
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Biden says he would have ended 2024 reelection bid if aware cancer caused his unwell feeling.
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Biden Memoir Recalls Trump Letter, Condemns Jan. 6

Joe Biden says his prostate cancer treatment has slowed him down, limiting public appearances to promote his presidential memoir, “Promise Me, America,” due out Nov. 17. He said his doctors are encouraged by his response to treatment and hopes the book will speak for itself.

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Biden Says Cancer Would Have Stopped 2024 Run

Joe Biden said he would have ended his 2024 reelection bid if he had known cancer was behind feeling unwell, adding that an 80-year-old with cancer should not run for president. He maintained he was unaware of the illness at the time and still considered himself best equipped for the job, while saying the June debate with Donald Trump was not decisive in his withdrawal.

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