Biden's Daughter Shares Major Update On His Health From The Hospital
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2025.
Former President Joe Biden has completed a major round of cancer treatment, according to his family, following months of battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer that doctors say had spread to his bones.
The update came directly from Biden’s daughter, Ashley Biden, who shared an emotional message Monday on Instagram. In a short video post, she revealed that her father had finished a critical stage of his treatment, writing, “Rung the bell! Thank you to the incredible doctors, nurses, and staff at Penn Medicine. We are so grateful. Dad has been so damn brave throughout his treatment.”
Joe Biden and Ashley Biden holding hands while walking, Photo Credit: ProudArmyBrat/X
Ringing the bell is a long-standing tradition among cancer patients to mark the end of a major treatment phase, often signaling hope and perseverance after weeks or months of therapy.
A spokesperson for Biden later confirmed to CNN that the former president recently completed a course of radiation therapy, though his medical team has not yet determined what the next steps in his treatment will be. The update offered cautious optimism but made clear that Biden’s health journey is far from over.
Joe Biden with one of his doctors after he completed radiation treatment, Photo Credit: Chris D. Jackson/X
Biden’s post-presidential office first disclosed his diagnosis in May, revealing that doctors discovered the cancer after he reported urinary symptoms. Tests later confirmed the disease had metastasized, or spread to his bones—a serious development that significantly complicates treatment.
According to medical reports shared by his team, Biden’s cancer was classified with a Gleason score of 9, placing it among the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer. The Gleason scoring system ranges from 6 to 10, with higher scores indicating faster-growing, more difficult-to-treat cancers.
Joe Biden with his family after he completed radiation treatment, Photo Credit: Chris D. Jackson/X
Since his diagnosis, Biden has been undergoing a combination of radiation and hormone therapy, a standard approach for advanced prostate cancer cases. Sources close to the family say the 82-year-old former president has remained in good spirits, leaning on his family and faith throughout the ordeal.
This isn’t the first health challenge Biden has faced this year. Just last month, his office confirmed he underwent a minor surgical procedure to remove several skin cancer lesions from his forehead. Doctors described the procedure as routine, and his team said he was recovering well.
Despite stepping away from public life after leaving the White House, Biden has remained a visible figure through family updates and occasional public appearances. His daughter’s post Monday drew an outpouring of support from across the political spectrum, with many offering prayers and well-wishes for his continued recovery.
Joe Biden rings the bell after he completed his radiation treatment, Photo Credit: Chris D. Jackson/X
While Biden’s medical team has not commented on his long-term prognosis, his family’s message was clear: the former president is fighting hard—and doing so with courage.
As Ashley Biden put it, her father has faced one of the toughest battles of his life, and through it all, “he’s been so damn brave.”
Trump Warns Iran of ‘Total Obliteration’ if They Try To Harm Him HH
President Donald Trump warned Iran that continued assassination threats made by leaders in Tehran would be met with the country getting “blown up” and “total obliteration.”
“Well, they shouldn’t be doing it but I’ve left notification,” Trump said. “Anything ever happens, we’re going to blow the whole — the whole country’s going to get blown up.”
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Biden-era Intelligence officials briefed Trump about the alleged threats against him during his presidential campaign in 2024. Former Attorney General Merrick Garland said the plot was retaliation for the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani by the U.S. in 2020, during Trump’s first administration.
Despite being briefed by his administration, Trump on Tuesday said President Biden “should have said something” on the matter, adding that presidents should defend each other on such matters.
“But I have very firm instructions,” Trump continued. “Anything happens, they’re going to wipe them off the face of this earth.”
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Trump also spoke about the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran in Geneva.
“What are you expecting from these Iran talks in Geneva?” a reporter asked Trump aboard Air Force One.
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“So, I’ll be involved in those talks indirectly, and they’ll be very important. We’ll see what can happen. Typically, Iran’s a very tough negotiator; they’re good negotiators — or bad negotiators. I would say they’re bad negotiators because we could have had a deal instead of sending the B2s to knock out their nuclear potential. We had to send the B2s. I hope they’re going to be more reasonable. They want to make a deal,” Trump said.
“Have you been told that a deal is next to impossible?” the reporter followed up.
Trump replied, “No. I think they want to make a deal. I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal. They want to make a deal.”
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Trump previously said that he instructed officials to destroy Iran if they killed him.
The president said this after signing an executive order right after taking office that gave him all the tools he needed to talk to Iran’s government and put as much pressure on Tehran as possible.
“They haven’t done that and that would be a terrible thing for them to do,” Trump said at the time. “Not because of me — if they did that, they would be obliterated. That would be the end. I’ve left instructions, if they do it, they get obliterated, there won’t be anything left. And, they shouldn’t be able to do it.”
Trump warned last week that the United States could send additional warships toward Iran if ongoing diplomatic negotiations fail to produce a deal, signaling that military pressure could increase as talks over Tehran’s nuclear program stall.
In remarks to Axios, Trump said the administration is considering deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the region in addition to the USS Abraham Lincoln and 9 additional warships already positioned near Iran, though he expressed hope that a diplomatic agreement can still be reached.
“Either we will make a deal or we will have to do something very tough like last time,” the president told Axios on Tuesday, a reference to the bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites in June.
“Last time they didn’t believe I would do it. They overplayed their hand,” Trump added. “We have an armada that is heading there and another one might be going.”
The president emphasized that the United States is seeking to persuade Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions, halt the development of its ballistic missile program, and end support for militant proxy groups. Iranian officials have so far resisted expanding negotiations beyond nuclear-related issues.
He described the nuclear issue as a “matter of course” part of any negotiation, but also insisted that an agreement with Iran must also address Tehran’s ballistic missile stockpiles, per Axios.
Trump said the US “can make a great deal with Iran,” and Tehran “very much wants to make a deal.”
Trump’s comments came ahead of a planned visit to Washington, D.C. by Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to press for a tougher U.S. stance and broader terms for any Iran deal that would include constraints on Tehran’s missile capabilities and regional activities.
Before heading to DC, the Israeli leader previewed some of what he and Trump were going to discuss.
“I will present to the president our understanding of the principles of the negotiations (with Iran) – the essential principles that are important not only to Israel – but to everyone who wants peace and security in the Middle East,” Netanyahu told reporters, per the New York Post.
The administration has already bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, with multiple warships and aircraft deployed as a means of deterrence and leverage.
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