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Former US President Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

Politics May 19

After Biden’s diagnosis, a look at prostate cancer’s impact on men in the U.S.

By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris

Health May 19

Inauguration ceremony for Trump's second presidential term
What to know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis

When caught early, prostate cancer is highly survivable, but it is also the second-leading cause of cancer death in men.

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Nation May 18

Former U.S. President Joe Biden makes his first speech since leaving office, in Chicago
Watch 3:11
News Wrap: Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, reviewing treatment options

In our news wrap Sunday, former President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square, Israel’s military said it began extensive ground operations in Gaza, and…

Politics May 18

U.S. President Joe Biden visits the International African American Museum in Charleston
Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office says

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone, his office said Sunday.

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Politics Feb 12

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Tel Aviv, Israel
Defense Secretary Austin transfers powers to deputy while back in hospital

Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and continues to deal with complications from his treatment.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Feb 01

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Austin apologizes for failing to tell White House about his cancer and hospitalization

By Solveig Rennan, Eliot Barnhart

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin offered a full apology for failing to disclose his battle with prostate cancer. The military's second-in-command kept President Biden in the dark when he was initially diagnosed in December and during subsequent hospitalizations. That prompted new…

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Jan 15

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret

By Lolita Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press

Doctors say his prognosis is “excellent" following his release from a hospital where he was treated for complications from surgery for prostate cancer, something he kept secret from senior Biden administration leaders and staff for weeks.

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Jan 10

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Defense secretary’s diagnosis highlights stigma surrounding prostate cancer

By John Yang, Courtney Norris

The diagnosis of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s prostate cancer, and his initial decision not to disclose it, has put that cancer back at the center of some attention. It’s one of the most treatable cancers, but for many men there's…

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Jan 09

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Austin faces more criticism for delayed notification of cancer diagnosis, hospitalization

By Amna Nawaz, Nick Schifrin

Walter Reed officials confirmed Defense Secretary Austin underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer in December. He's faced criticism for not immediately notifying President Biden and other senior officials about his hospitalization and complications. Both the White…

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Jan 09

Defense Secretary Austin was treated for prostate cancer and a urinary tract infection, doctors say

By Seung Min Kim, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Doctors say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat an urinary tract infection related to that operation.

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