President Joe Biden shared a cheerful selfie on Monday morning, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of kindness following his disclosure that he is battling an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer.
“Cancer touches us all,” the 82-year-old posted on social media, accompanying a photo of himself alongside his wife, Jill Biden, and their cat.
“Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places,” he added.
“Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.”
The message came shortly after news broke that Biden had received his diagnosis last Friday, following the discovery of a “small nodule” on his prostate during a recent exam.
Doctors later determined the cancer had metastasized to his bones and gave it a Gleason score of 9 — an indication of a highly aggressive form of the disease.
According to his spokesman, Biden began experiencing urinary issues, prompting further evaluation and ultimately leading to the diagnosis.
“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” his office said.
“The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”
{Matzav.com}