Former US President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread to his bones and is causing him pain, his son Hunter Biden said.
Hunter made the comments during a wide-ranging interview with BBC News on Friday. He became emotional while speaking about his father’s health.
Hunter said the cancer had spread from Biden’s prostate to his bones and other parts of his body.
“The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” Hunter said. He also said the disease was very painful and had limited his father in many ways.
Joe Biden is 83. He was the oldest person to serve as president of the United States. His age was a major concern during his four years in office.
Questions about Biden’s health became even stronger during the 2024 presidential campaign. His age and ability to serve another term were often discussed.
Those concerns grew after his debate with Donald Trump. Biden’s performance led to renewed questions about his health and ability to continue his campaign.
He later ended his bid for another term. Trump went on to win the election.
Biden announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025. His office said doctors found the cancer after he developed urinary symptoms.
The cancer had a Gleason score of 9, according to his office. That score placed the disease in Grade Group 5, the highest risk group.
The diagnosis came less than four months after Biden left the White House.
Since then, the former president has received treatment for the disease.
In September 2025, Biden underwent surgery for skin cancer. The procedure removed thin layers of skin from the affected area. Doctors continued the process until only cancer-free tissue remained.
Biden later received radiation therapy for his prostate cancer.
His office said in October 2025 that he had completed a round of radiation treatment. The treatment was part of his care for the aggressive prostate cancer.
Hunter’s latest comments provide a new update on his father’s condition.
He described the situation as very difficult for the family. His emotional comments showed the personal impact of Biden’s illness.
Former first lady Jill Biden has also spoken about the diagnosis.
In an interview in May, Jill said the family was shocked when they first learned that Joe Biden had cancer.
She said she remembered the moment clearly. Jill also said the cancer was not found while Biden was serving in the White House.
Biden’s health has remained a subject of public debate since his time as president.
He and members of his former administration faced criticism over claims that they did not fully reveal the extent of his health problems. The issue became a major part of the debate over his decision to seek another term.
His age was already a concern for many voters. Biden was 81 when he ended his 2024 campaign.
Since leaving office, Biden has continued to appear in public and speak on major issues.
Hunter’s comments now highlight the serious health challenge facing the former president.
When prostate cancer spreads to the bones, it can cause pain and other serious health problems. The spread of cancer to other parts of the body is known as metastasis.
The Biden family has not released a new full medical report following Hunter’s comments.
For now, his son’s interview is the latest public information about the former president’s condition.
Joe Biden continues to face treatment as the cancer progresses. His family remains closely involved as he deals with the illness.
Hunter’s emotional account has also shown the personal side of the former president’s health battle. For the Biden family, the focus is now on his care and well-being as he faces advanced cancer.
