‘Deeply concerned’: PM Modi wishes Biden ‘quick and full recovery’ from cancer

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished former US President Joe Biden who was diagnosed with prostate cancer a “quick and full recovery.”

In a post on X, PM Modi stated, “Deeply concerned to hear about @JoeBiden’s health. Extend our best wishes to him for a quick and full recovery. Our thoughts are with Dr. Jill Biden and the family.”

Deeply concerned to hear about @JoeBiden‘s health. Extend our best wishes to him for a quick and full recovery. Our thoughts are with Dr. Jill Biden and the family.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2025

PM Modi’s statement comes after Biden’s office revealed that the 82-year-old former president was diagnosed with an “aggressive form of prostate cancer” that spread to the bone. He is currently reviewing treatment options with his family.

According to a statement from Biden’s office, the diagnosis followed the discovery of a prostate nodule after he reported worsening urinary symptoms, with tests confirming a high-grade cancer with a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating metastasis to the bone.

“Last week, President Joe Biden 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 statement read.

Meanwhile, former US President Barack Obama said that he and his wife, Michelle Obama, are praying for a “fast and full recovery” of Biden. Obama expressed confidence that Biden will fight this challenge with his “trademark resolve and grace.”

“Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery,” Obama posted on X.

Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) expressed his sadness over former US President Joe Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis, extending his best wishes for a speedy recovery.
“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. (ANI)