Concerns have emerged among Joe Biden’s friends regarding his health as he contends with a severe form of prostate cancer, according to recent reports.

While aides have assured that Biden is handling his situation well, others have expressed worries about his increased fatigue, which they associate with his ongoing medical treatment.

The Washington Post reported that four acquaintances of Biden, who have interacted with him in recent months, mentioned they hadn’t received updates on his health condition.

These friends noted that Biden has appeared more tired in recent weeks, attributing this to the stress of managing his cancer and the rigorous treatment involved.

Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy for Stage 4 prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. Despite this, aides affirm that the 83-year-old former president remains active and involved in various activities.

Another individual, however, conveyed to the outlet that Biden continues to be engaged and optimistic, buoyed by the positive response to his treatment and the encouraging outlook on his recovery.

The aides also maintained that the 83-year-old was doing well and continuing his work, including writing his memoir and preparing for upcoming public appearances.

Biden is scheduled to travel to South Carolina on Feb. 27 to deliver remarks marking the sixth anniversary of his primary victory in the state.

Former President Joe Biden shared an image of he and his wife Jill on Monday after it was announced he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. (X/JoeBiden)

In 2025, Biden’s office announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone — something medical experts consider “incurable.”

At the time of the initial announcement, his office said the cancer was given a Gleason score of 9 — on a scale of 6 to 10 — meaning it is among the most aggressive forms and more likely to spread quickly, more likely to the spine.

Biden’s team said on Oct. 11, 2025, that he was undergoing radiation therapy at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia. He had already been receiving hormone therapy in pill form.

Former US president Joe Biden is seen arriving at the Pope’s Funeral at the Vatican in Rome, Italy on 26 April, 2025. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

On Oct. 20, 2025, Biden rang the ceremonial bell after completing his course of radiation treatment — a moment his daughter, Ashley, described as a small celebration in his fight against the disease.

In September 2025, Biden also underwent surgery to remove several skin cancer lesions from his head. 

Despite his diagnosis, Biden has continued to attend major events.

In April 2025, he attended the funeral of Pope Francis and that November, he attended the funeral of former vice president Dick Cheney. He also appeared at Tatiana Schlossberg’s funeral in January.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Biden’s office for comment.

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