Former President Barack Obama has expressed public support for Joe Biden following the former president’s recent cancer diagnosis. In a heartfelt message, Obama highlighted Biden’s lifelong fight for cancer research and prayed for his swift recovery.
Washington, D.C. – Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer, marking a new chapter in the life of the 82-year-old statesman who has long been a champion for health reform and cancer research. While White House officials have not disclosed the exact type or stage, sources close to the family say the diagnosis is being monitored closely by Biden’s medical team.
This isn’t Biden’s first major health battle. In 1988, he survived two life-threatening brain aneurysms and has remained under close medical observation throughout his decades in public service. Known for his resilience, Biden has continued to remain active in politics even after leaving the Oval Office in January 2025.
Obama and Biden: A Historic Political Bond
Biden’s former running mate and closest political ally, Barack Obama, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express solidarity and prayer.
The Obama-Biden partnership has remained one of the most consequential in modern U.S. history. During their two-term administration from 2009 to 2017, Biden played a pivotal role as vice president—spearheading foreign diplomacy and later leading the Obama-era “Cancer Moonshot” initiative after the death of his son Beau Biden from brain cancer in 2015.
Even after their time in the White House, the duo remained politically aligned, with Obama offering a powerful endorsement for Biden during the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. Their personal bond has often been described as one of deep trust and mutual respect—making Obama’s message of hope particularly meaningful.
A Legacy of Fighting Cancer
As vice president and later president, Biden pushed for expanded federal funding into cancer research. The Cancer Moonshot initiative, first launched in 2016, aimed to “end cancer as we know it.” During his presidency, Biden reignited this mission through executive orders and bipartisan legislation, vowing to double the rate of progress against the disease.
Now, as he personally faces the disease he sought to defeat, public figures, colleagues, and citizens across the country have begun to offer messages of encouragement and solidarity.
More updates on Biden’s condition and upcoming statements from the family are expected in the coming days.
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