Donald Trump's emotional 34-word message to Joe Biden after devastating prostate cancer diagnosis

President has said he’s “saddened” as h issues a statement following the announcement that Joe Biden was diagnosed with an 'aggressive form' of

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

A spokesperson for Biden said on Sunday said: "Last week, President was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. 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.”

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The shock diagnosis comes after the 82-year-old was admitted to last week for the investigation of a "prostate nodule", news which, at the time, raised few eyebrows as planned to conduct "further evaluation". Officials confirmed yesterday that the anomaly was grade 5 with a Gleason score of 9 that had metastasised to the ex Commander-in-Chief's bones.

Writing onTrump said: "Melania and I are saddened to hear about ’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."

Trump’s fellow Republicans also commented on the news of Biden’s diagnosis. Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins said she was “saddened to hear of President Biden’s cancer diagnosis and am wishing him and his family well as he begins treatment.” North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he was “praying for his full recovery.”

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she was “sorry to see this news. Cancer is truly awful. My Dad passed away in 2021 with cancer. Prays for Joe Biden and his family.”

Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, Biden's medical team has noted that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which could open up effective treatment options. Hormone therapy, often combined with other treatments like radiation or surgery, can be successful in managing such cases.

Biden and his family are currently consulting with his healthcare team to determine the best course of action This latest diagnosis follows an earlier health update in 2023, when a cancerous skin lesion was successfully removed without requiring further treatment.

As the former president navigates this difficult diagnosis, the nation watches anxiously, hoping for a positive outcome.

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