Hunter Biden revealed in public remarks that his father, former President Joe Biden, is suffering from advanced cancer that has spread beyond his bones and is causing significant pain. Hunter described his father's condition as 'very debilitating,' offering the most candid public update on the former president's health since Biden disclosed a prostate cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2026, with physicians noting at the time that the disease had metastasized to the bone. His office said he was undergoing treatment, but few details had been shared publicly about how he was responding. Hunter Biden's comments represent the first direct family account of the disease's progression.

The disclosure prompted widespread coverage across news organizations of all political leanings, with reporters and commentators noting the gravity of a metastatic cancer diagnosis and its implications for the former president's quality of life. Medical experts cited in several reports noted that prostate cancer spread to the bones is considered advanced-stage disease, though it can remain manageable for extended periods depending on the patient's response to treatment.

Biden's office had not issued an updated medical statement as of Friday. Hunter Biden made the remarks in a context that underscored the personal toll the illness has taken on the family, describing the situation as painful to witness. The former president has largely remained out of the public eye in recent months.