Former President Joe Biden has shared a personal update about living with prostate cancer, acknowledging that the illness continues to affect his everyday routine, with some days proving more difficult than others. The 83-year-old shared the message on X on Sunday, ahead of the November 17 release of his presidential memoir, Promise Me, America. Biden revealed that he received his cancer diagnosis while working on the book. He said his doctors remain encouraged by his response to treatment and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the prayers and kind messages he has received, saying the support has meant so much to him, his wife Jill and their family.
He also acknowledged that his health has sometimes slowed him down, explaining that although the illness has not stopped him, it has affected how much he can do each day. As a result, he will have fewer opportunities than planned to participate in conversations and promotional events for his memoir, but he hopes readers will connect with the message of the book itself.
‘Promise Me, America’ reflects on Biden’s four years in the White House, from 2021 to 2025, including the challenges his administration faced, the decisions he made and the reasons behind them, as well as his confidence in the American people. He concluded his message with an encouraging lesson from his father: “Champ, when you get knocked down, get up,” adding that the advice remains meaningful to both him and the country.
