Joe Biden cancer: Former president diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer.

Mr Biden's office revealed in a statement today that the former Commander-in-Chief was seen for a "prostate nodule" last week after experiencing urinary symptoms.

Doctors then diagnosed him with the Grade 5 advanced cancer - indicating it was abnormal and likely to grow and spread quickly on Friday, finding it has metastasised and spread to his bones.

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The note from his office read: "Last week, President was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms.

"On Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.

"While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.

"The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians."

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