Former President Barack Obama Shares Message of Support for Joe Biden Following Cancer Diagnosis

The former President of the United States posted a joint message of encouragement and support on X for his successor, acknowledging his efforts in the fight against cancer.

Joe Biden announced his cancer diagnosis on Sunday, May 19, 2025, in a statement from his personal office. The former president is battling an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, which was revealed to him last Friday, May 16.

"Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms," the statement began.

"On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management," it continued.

The office concluded, sharing that Joe and his family were reviewing treatment options. Following the announcement, messages and well-wishes from several officials began pouring in. Among them was Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.

"Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace," the message, shared on Barack's X account, read. He concluded, saying he and Michelle were praying for Joe's full and fast recovery.