Former President Joe Biden has completed a major stage of his cancer treatment, his family confirmed this week. The 82-year-old leader, who has been battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer that spread to his bones, received an outpouring of support after his daughter shared an emotional update from the hospital.
The news came directly from Ashley Biden, who took to Instagram on Monday to post a heartfelt video marking a milestone moment in her father’s recovery. “Rung the bell! Thank you to the incredible doctors, nurses, and staff at Penn Medicine,” she wrote. “Dad has been so damn brave throughout his treatment.”
Ringing the bell is a symbolic tradition among cancer patients — a moment that represents resilience, hope, and the completion of a major treatment phase. For the Bidens, it was a powerful reminder of perseverance amid uncertainty.
A spokesperson later confirmed that Biden had recently completed a course of radiation therapy. While his medical team is still evaluating next steps, the update brought cautious optimism to those following his health journey.
Biden’s cancer diagnosis was first revealed in May, when doctors discovered the illness after he experienced urinary symptoms. Further tests showed that the disease had metastasized, spreading to his bones — one of the most challenging stages to treat.
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