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In reply to the discussion: Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer [View all]Irish_Dem
(71,391 posts)31. Thank you for the information.
So he has known for some time he has prostate cancer.
But it generally doesn't kill a man.
He can die with prostate cancer but not from prostate cancer.
But the PSA cannot tell if a man has the rare aggressive form of prostate cancer?
Only 10% men has this kind of cancer.
The news report state that it was only found recently when Joe had urinary problems and a new nodule.
If this is true, he did not know about the new cancer form until a few days ago.
So he didn't know it last year.
But yes I suppose it is possible he knew last year and is only now coming out with the story.
And made some plans along the lines you suggest.
Perhaps as we get more information we can piece it together.
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Shattering news, except for the cancer being hormone-sensitive. Praying for effective treatment.
highplainsdem
May 18
#8
This started as prostate cancer and then spread to the bone as prostate cancer does if not fixed.
LiberalArkie
May 18
#30
He may have suspected it. A lot of us old guys just feel something down there isn't right.
LiberalArkie
May 18
#36
I keep a spreadsheet on my computer of all my lab work since 2002. Just having the doc telling me
LiberalArkie
May 19
#49
Exactly!!! It is about the trend, not a number on a certain date that might be "in range" ...
cliffside
May 19
#50
Here is hoping for an effective treatment. There is a lot they can do today even with metastatic PCa.
JohnSJ
May 18
#18
I am shocked that the President of the United States didn't have routine checks
forthemiddle
May 18
#21
Oh, Hell. A friend just sent me the news. Hoping for a manageable coutcome...
electric_blue68
May 18
#39
I love you and I thank you, President Biden, for being the best president of my lifetime. God bless you and Jill and all
LaMouffette
May 18
#41