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Trump questions timing of Biden's cancer announcement NHK

1. Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
- The cancer is reportedly hormone-sensitive, meaning it can be managed effectively.
- Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with physicians.

2. US President Donald Trump expressed surprise over the timing of the announcement about Biden's health condition.
- He suggested that the information could have been made public earlier.
- Trump expressed his well wishes for a fast and successful recovery for Biden.

3. In response to the news, both Biden and Trump posted messages of support on social media.
- Biden shared a photo with his wife Jill and wrote about finding strength in difficult times.
- Trump also conveyed his sympathy and well wishes for Biden's recovery.

A: Hey there! Did you hear something about Joe Biden?
B: Nope, what's up?

A: Well, it seems like he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and it has spread to his bones!
B: Whoa, that sounds serious! But the good thing is, it appears to be hormone-sensitive, which means they can manage it.

A: That's right! They are reviewing treatment options with their doctors.

A: And get this... Trump commented on it yesterday, saying he's surprised that it wasn't announced earlier and he thinks it took a long time for the cancer to spread to his bones.

A: Strange, huh? He also wrote a message wishing Joe a fast recovery.
B: That's nice of him, I guess...

A: Yeah, Biden replied with a post too, saying that like many of us, they have learned that we are strongest in our broken places.
B: Wow, that's deep. Let's hope Joe gets well soon!

US President Donald Trump has questioned the timing of the announcement that former President Joe Biden has prostate cancer.



US media outlets reported on Sunday that Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that the cancer has spread to his bones.



The outlets added that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive. That apparently means it can be effectively managed. The outlets noted that Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.



Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said: "I think it's very sad. I'm surprised that it wasn't public, wasn't notified a long time ago."



He pointed out that it usually takes a long time for cancer cells to spread to the bones.



Trump made the remarks one day after he posted a message on social media. In the message, he wrote, "Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis." He also wrote, "We wish Joe a fast and successful recovery."



Biden posted a photo of himself and his wife Jill Biden on social media on Monday. He also wrote, "Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places."
Summary
US President Donald Trump voiced surprise over the timing of announcement regarding former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis that has spread to his bones. The cancer is hormone-sensitive, manageable with treatment options currently under review by Biden and family. Both leaders
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Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250520_07/

Date: May 20, 2025

Created: 2025/05/20 23:03

Updated: 2025/12/08 04:03

Last Read: 2025/05/20 23:16