Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer, his office has confirmed.
Mr Biden had began to experience urinary problems, before a prostate nodule was found, a statement from his office read. They have also said that he is reviewing options.
"While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians", a statement from Biden's office said.
Questions were raised last year over Mr Biden's health, following a campaign damaging debate with Donald Trump last July, with people raising concerns of his decline and cognitive abilities.
Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's vice president during his time in office, and who stepped in as a Democrat nominee, after Mr Biden dropped out of last year's election, had this to say.
"Joe is a fighter", Mrs Harris stated. "I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery".
US President Donald Trump who has long ridiculed Biden over his cognitive issues, gave his regards to the Biden family at this difficult time.
"We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery", Mr Trump wrote on his Truth social, referring to Joe's wife, Jill Biden.
According to the American Cancer Society, Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, with reports saying that one in eight men in the US are diagnosed with the illness in their lifetime. While it remains highly treatable if detected early, the organisation have stated that it remains the second leading cause of cancer death in men.
