Hunter Biden on His Father's Cancer Battle

Hunter Biden, son of former U.S. President Joe Biden, has spoken out about his father's serious health condition. In an extensive interview with the BBC, published on Saturday, August 8, 2026, he revealed that the prostate cancer has spread and metastasized to the bones, describing the entire situation as extremely painful and exhausting.

"The cancer has spread, metastasized to the bones, and continues to progress. It's very painful and very exhausting in many ways," Hunter Biden told the BBC. He added that the situation is incredibly difficult for the whole family: "It's truly sad to watch. The only thing I would say about my father and his health right now is that I wish he would complain more, because he's not doing well."

"He Remains the Center of Our Family"

Despite the difficult diagnosis, Hunter Biden emphasizes that his father, who is now 83 years old, has not lost his spirit. "He is still the center of our family today. He's the best father, the best husband, the best grandfather," he said. He also stressed that the former president continues to speak publicly on issues that matter to him. "He's still doing his thing. He believes in this country so much," Hunter added.

Joe Biden announced his diagnosis of an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, less than four months after leaving the White House. At the time, he stated: "The prognosis is good, we're working on it."

Treatment and Optimism

In May 2025, after a Memorial Day speech, the former president told reporters he was feeling well and described his treatment plan. "I'm dealing with a cancer diagnosis, I'm receiving therapy, and everything is going very well," he said then. The treatment, as he explained, involved taking one medication over six weeks, with the expectation that it would succeed in beating the disease.

Hunter Biden also announced that he will release a memoir titled "Promise Me, America" after the congressional elections.