After Donald Trump Jr. penned a widely criticized message concerning Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, the former president addressed his health in a recently shared post.
Today, May 19, 2025, the former President of the United States (POTUS) Joe Biden shared a photo of himself and his wife on social media, along with a brief message, breaking his silence about his cancer diagnosis. Many netizens who have seen this post have reacted swiftly, sending prayers and well wishes to Biden.
In the image, the couple sits closely together in a warmly lit room, both donning soft-toned attire. The Former First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) gently cradles their cat, who appears calm yet alert, nestled safely in her arms.
Their expressions are gentle, yet beneath their smiles lies a quiet intensity. The setting, though understated, lends a sense of comfort and closeness — cream-colored Roman shades, the couch they sat on, and a white lamp.
This isn’t just any ordinary post. It is accompanied by a deeply personal message from Biden that struck a chord with many across the country.
He reflected on the all-too-common experience of cancer — a disease that has, in one way or another, touched nearly every household. His words acknowledged the pain and resilience that come hand-in-hand with such a battle.
Biden also spoke about the strength found in life’s most fragile moments and expressed gratitude for the unwavering support that he and his wife have received during this difficult time.
Upon seeing this post, netizens wasted no time in flocking to the comment sections with reactions. “Prayers for you always but especially now. Stay strong sir [sic],” penned a Facebooker, while another expressed, “What a wonderful, unselfish message! You are both so special! May you be blessed with many more years together!”
Echoing similar sentiments, someone else wrote, “Prayers for healing and strength, President Biden. All the love, support and compassion you have conveyed throughout your life, is blessed upon you and your family. God bless. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕 [sic].”
“She looks very worried [sic] bless her heart,” added someone else. A fellow well-wisher opined, “The lord is faithful. That smile means alot [sic].” “Get well soon🙏🏿🙏🏿,” asserted yet another supporter.
A particularly emotional commenter opened up about their own personal experience with a family member who had prostate cancer.
This netizen highlighted the pain and suffering both the patient and their loved ones went through. Others continued to shower the former president with love, prayers, support, and encouraging words.
Biden’s post comes after reports first announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer. His personal office confirmed the news via a statement on Sunday, May 18.
The 82-year-old’s diagnosis follows a recent medical evaluation prompted by worsening urinary symptoms, during which doctors identified a new nodule on his prostate
His condition is characterized by a high Gleason score of 9, a marker indicating one of the most severe and fast-moving forms of the disease. Doctors also revealed that the cancer has metastasized, or spread, to his bones.
Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, there is a measure of optimism. Medical professionals have noted that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, a characteristic that typically allows for more effective treatment options.
Joe Biden and his family are currently in discussions with his healthcare team to determine the best course of action moving forward. News of Biden’s cancer diagnosis and his statement about it comes after Donald Trump Jr. made strong remarks about the former president’s health on X.
In addition to reposting Dr. Steven Quay’s message about the news, Trump Jr. attached his own reaction, questioning the transparency and details of the diagnosis, which many people found extremely distasteful and wrong.
In his post, Dr. Quay claimed, “Prostate cancer is the easiest cancer to diagnose when it first starts and to watch it progress to bone metastases,” noting that “even with the most aggressive form, it is a 5–7 year journey without treatment before it becomes metastatic.”
He went on to suggest that a diagnosis at such an advanced stage would imply serious negligence, asserting, “It would be malpractice for this patient to show up and be first diagnosed with metastatic disease in May 2025.”
In his closing remarks, Quay cast further doubt on the timing, concluding, “It is highly likely he was carrying a diagnosis of prostate cancer throughout his White House tenure and the American people were uninformed.”
Echoing this inflammatory tone, Trump Jr. added his own commentary above the repost, writing, “What I want to know is how did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic cancer or is this yet another coverup???”
