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‘I have cancer’: Biden’s 2022 remark goes viral after ex-president diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Aarzoo Kalyan

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer (@JoeBiden/ X)

WASHINGTON, DC: An old video of Joe Biden claiming he had cancer has resurfaced and gone viral on social media, just days after the former President was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

The clip, originally dismissed by the White House as a gaffe, is now fueling conspiracy theories and political speculation about whether Biden’s health condition was known but kept from the public.

The video’s renewed attention comes as Biden, 82, begins consultations with his medical team following a diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer — a serious and advanced stage of the disease that has spread to his bones.

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Joe Biden’s 2022 remark about cancer resurface amid health concerns

The resurfaced footage is from a press conference held on July 20, 2022, in Somerset, Massachusetts. While discussing the environmental effects of oil refineries near his hometown in Delaware, Biden said, “That’s why I, and so damn many other people I grew up with, have cancer.”

At the time, the statement drew confusion and immediate clarification from the White House, which explained that Biden was referring to previous non-melanoma skin cancers he had treated before taking office. The press secretary labeled the remark a “gaffe,” attributing it to Biden’s tendency to speak informally and emotionally.

However, in the wake of his recent diagnosis, the clip has been widely shared online, especially among right-wing commentators, who accuse Biden’s aides of concealing his true health status for political gain. Some have questioned whether the statement in 2022 was more revealing than initially acknowledged.

Prostate cancer diagnosis confirmed, advanced stage revealed

On Sunday, May 18, Biden’s office confirmed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The disease was discovered after he began experiencing urinary symptoms, leading to the detection of a nodule on his prostate. Further testing confirmed that the cancer had already metastasized — meaning it had spread beyond the prostate, in this case to the bones.

Joe Biden’s 2022’s “I have cancer” remark resurfaced amid health concerns (@JoeBiden/ X)

“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” Biden’s office said in a statement. “The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”

Doctors use a Gleason score to determine the aggressiveness of prostate cancer. Biden’s score was reported as 9, placing it among the most aggressive cases. Experts say that metastatic prostate cancer is not curable, but with hormone therapy and other medications, patients can often manage the disease for several years.

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer (@JoeBiden/ X)

“It’s very treatable, but not curable,” said Dr. Matthew Smith of Massachusetts General Brigham Cancer Center. “Most men in this situation would be treated with drugs and would not be advised to have either surgery or radiation therapy.”

Smith noted that many patients can live four to five years after such a diagnosis, especially if the cancer remains hormone-sensitive, as in Biden’s case.

Joe Biden receives wave of support from political leaders

The former president has received a wave of support from political figures and the public since the announcement. President Donald Trump posted on social media, “We wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said, “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.”

Former President Barack Obama also voiced support, writing, “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.”

This article includes statements made by various individuals and organizations on the internet. CS News is unable to verify these claims and does not endorse the opinions or assertions shared online.

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