Modi Wishes Biden Speedy Recovery After Cancer Diagnosis
NEW DELHI (ANI)- On May 19, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to former U.S. President Joe Biden following his prostate cancer diagnosis.
“Deeply concerned to hear about @JoeBiden’s health,” Modi said. “Extend our best wishes to him for a quick and full recovery. Our thoughts are with Dr. Jill Biden and the family.”
Biden’s office announced that the 82-year-old has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone. He is currently reviewing treatment options with his family.
The diagnosis came after Biden reported worsening urinary symptoms. A prostate nodule was discovered, and subsequent tests confirmed a high-grade cancer with a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating bone metastasis.
“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management,” his office said.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama expressed confidence in Biden’s strength, stating, “Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family… We pray for a fast and full recovery.”
Current U.S. President Donald Trump also offered support, posting on Truth Social: “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis… We wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
AJAY BHUTORIA, CA
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As a proud member of President Joe Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, I am deeply saddened to learn of former President Joe Biden’s diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, with metastasis to the bone. My thoughts, prayers, and those of the South Asian community are with President Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and their family during this challenging time.
President Biden has always been a fighter—for our nation, for our communities, and for causes close to his heart. His personal resilience, shaped by profound loss, including the passing of his son Beau to brain cancer in 2015, has driven his unwavering commitment to ending cancer as we know it. Through the Cancer Moonshot initiative, launched during his vice presidency and reignited in 2022, President Biden has mobilized billions in federal funding, expanded access to screenings for millions, and championed breakthroughs in cancer research and care. From increasing no-cost screenings for prostate, breast, and colorectal cancers to investing $150 million in 2024 for tumor-removal technologies, his leadership has saved countless lives and brought hope to families across America and the South Asian diaspora.
This diagnosis, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 and metastasis to the bone, is undoubtedly serious. Yet, as his office notes, the cancer’s hormone-sensitive nature offers pathways for effective management. I am confident that President Biden, at 82, will face this challenge with the same grit, grace, and determination that have defined his decades of public service. The South Asian community stands with him, inspired by his legacy of compassion and action.
> As someone who has worked closely with President Biden, from the Oakland College Promise Program to the 2020 & 2024 campaign, I know his heart is with the people. His Cancer Moonshot, rooted in personal tragedy, reflects a universal fight that resonates deeply with South Asians, where cancer rates, including prostate cancer, are rising. I urge our community to honor his legacy by supporting cancer awareness
AJAY BHUTORIA, CA
May 19, 2025