Donald Trump wishes Joe Biden a ‘fast and successful recovery' after cancer diagnosis

Donald Trump wished Joe Biden well after it was announced Sunday the former president was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

"Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis," . "We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery."

Biden, 82, was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone.

"Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms," read a statement released by the president's personal office. "On Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized 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 statement continued. "The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians."

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and former Vice President Kamala Harris sent Biden their wishes for his recovery.

"Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family," Obama posted on X. "Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery."

Clinton wrote, "My friend Joe Biden’s always been a fighter. Hillary and I are rooting for him and are keeping him, Jill, and the entire family in our thoughts."

"Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis," Harris posted. "We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery."

Many other political figures also made social media posts expressing support for Biden.

Biden in June abandoned his bid for a second term following a disastrous debate performance with Trump. Biden, who’s age and health became growing concerns among voters, was replaced as the Democratic nominee by then-Vice President Kamala Harris, who ultimately lost the election to Trump.

In February 2023, Biden had a skin lesion removed from his chest that was a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. And in November 2021, he had a polyp removed from his colon that was a benign, but potentially pre-cancerous lesion.

In 2022, Biden made a “cancer moonshot” one of his administration's priorities with the goal of halving the cancer death rate over the next 25 years. The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau.

that Biden and his family are meeting with doctors and considering "multiple treatment options," including hormone treatment for the cancer.

The Associated Press contributed to this report