WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Joe Biden's health has come under renewed public attention following comments from his son, Hunter Biden, about the progression of the former president's prostate cancer.

In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden said the cancer has spread further and become painful and debilitating, providing one of the most detailed public updates on his father's condition since the former president disclosed his diagnosis.

Biden, 83, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2025 after doctors evaluated urinary symptoms. His office previously said the cancer had already spread to his bones.

The latest comments indicate that the disease has progressed further. Hunter Biden described the situation as difficult for the family while emphasizing the physical toll the illness has taken on his father.

Despite his health challenges, the former president has continued to make public appearances and remain involved in political and national discussions. He is also preparing a memoir scheduled for publication later in 2026.

Biden's health has remained a significant subject of public interest since his final year in office, when questions about his age and fitness became central to the 2024 presidential campaign.

The latest disclosure provides a rare personal perspective on the former president's condition, although details about his current medical treatment and prognosis remain limited.

Medical specialists note that prostate cancer that spreads to the bones can cause significant pain and requires ongoing management. Treatment approaches can include hormone-based therapies, radiation and other cancer treatments, depending on an individual patient's condition.

The Biden family has not announced a new public medical report alongside Hunter Biden's comments.

The latest development is expected to renew national discussion about Biden's health while bringing renewed attention to the challenges faced by people living with advanced prostate cancer.