Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has spread to the bone.

The former president’s spokesman said Mr Biden was diagnosed after a small lump was found, requiring “further evaluation”.

“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” they said.

“On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised 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.

The president and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”

The diagnosis comes after Mr Biden, 82, spent a day in hospital in Philadelphia last week after the lump was discovered.

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