Former United States President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, specifically identified as an aggressive form that has spread to his bones, according to an official statement released by his office.

The diagnosis followed a medical consultation prompted by urinary symptoms, during which specialists discovered nodules in his prostate.

The statement revealed that while this is a more aggressive form of prostate cancer, it is hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management strategies.

Biden and his family are currently evaluating treatment options in consultation with his physicians.

The disease was assessed using a Gleason score, which is a grading system for prostate cancer, and Biden's cancer received a score of 9. This score indicates a higher level of aggressiveness associated with the cancer.

Current President Donald Trump expressed his concern upon learning of Biden's diagnosis, extending best wishes for a speedy and successful recovery to Biden and his family.

Medical professionals have weighed in on Biden's condition, noting that while treatment options exist to manage the disease, there is no known cure for prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bones.

Dr. Chris George, Medical Director of the Northwestern Health Network's cancer program, indicated that once the cancer reaches Stage 4 with bone involvement, it becomes incurable.

He stated that while there is no definitive treatment to cure the cancer, it can be controlled for extended periods.

Patients in similar situations may anticipate disease management lasting two to three years, with some individuals maintaining control for four, five, or even six years or longer.