The 82 -year -old US President Joe Biden on Sunday, according to a statement issued by his office, revealed an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.

The doctors found a lump in Joe Biden’s prostate during a regular check, when they reported some problems while urinating.

Further tests have shown that the cancer grows aggressive and rapidly, one of the best scores with a 9 of 9 is used which measures how severe prostate cancer is.

Despite the severity, Biden’s medical team has stated that cancer is hormone-sensitive, meaning that effective management is the ability through hormone therapy.

Such treatment can help reduce testosterone levels, which slows cancer growth. However, the presence of bone metastases complicates treatment, as the cancer that spreads is difficult to treat completely.

According to various reports, Biden and his family are currently consulting with doctors to decide on the best treatment plan. Given their age and the advanced stage of cancer, surgery is not expected. Instead, treatments may include hormone therapy, radiation and medications to manage symptoms and to slow down the disease.

What is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer begins in the prostate gland, a small gland in men that produce seminal fluid. It is one of the most common cancer in older men. Most prostate cancers grow gradually, but some types may be aggressive and can spread quickly to other parts of the body, such as bones or lymph nodes.

What is Glison score?

Glison score is a system doctor who uses to grade prostate cancer, based on how cancer cells look unusual under a microscope.

The score ranges from 6 to 10. A score of 9 in the case of biden, which means cancer is high-grade and is likely to grow rapidly and spread. This helps doctors to choose the best treatment.

How is prostate cancer treated?

Treatment depends on how fast the cancer is growing, whether it has spread, and the patient’s age and overall health. General options include:

Hormone therapy: Male reduces hormone levels that help can increase cancer.

radiation therapy: Cancer uses high-energy rays to kill cells.

Chemotherapy or medicines: Help to slow down the disease and manage symptoms.

Surgery: Often used in early stages, but there is less probability for chronic patients with advanced cancer.

Diagnosis of biden focuses on regular screening and early detection importance, especially for more than 50 men.