Biden undergoes additional evaluation as doctors detect 'small nodule' in his prostate during checkup

A representative of Joe Biden revealed that a small nodule was found in the former president's prostate during a routine physical exam
PUBLISHED MAY 14, 2025
Joe Biden was going through a routine medical checkup when the nodule was discovered (Getty Images)
Joe Biden was going through a routine medical checkup when the nodule was discovered (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Joe Biden is believed not to be in good health as a small nodule has been found on his prostate.

The former president was going through a routine medical checkup when the nodule was discovered, Radar Online reported.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 15: Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on April 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. ACRD champions the rights of those who depend on Social Security and disability services. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on April 15, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Seriousness of nodule found in Joe Biden's prostrate remains unknown

A representative of Joe Biden shared in a statement, “In a routine physical exam, a small nodule was found in the prostate, which necessitated further evaluation.”

However, the seriousness of the finding has not been disclosed yet.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to the opening of
Joe Biden arrives at the opening of 'Othello' on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on March 23, 2025, in New York City (James Devaney/GC Images)

Amid this, a new book, coming out on May 20, called ‘Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again’, which has been co-authored by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson, has shed light on the alleged discussions that happened behind closed doors regarding Biden’s second term as president.

Joe Biden would've had to use wheelchair if he served second term as president

The Democratic leader faced widespread calls to drop out of the 2024 race as concerns regarding his increasing age became prominent.

Biden ultimately backed out, resulting in Kamala Harris taking over for him and running against Donald Trump. But the Republican leader won and became the 47th president of the US.

The writers in their upcoming book said, “Biden's physical deterioration -- most apparent in his halting walk -- had become so severe that there were internal discussions about putting the president in a wheelchair, but they couldn't do so until after the election.”

Dr Kevin O'Connor, Biden's personal physician, had also reportedly discussed the use of a wheelchair for him as he said that “a wheelchair might be necessary for what could be a difficult recovery.”

The book by Tapper and Thompson also claimed that aides of the 46th president took steps to “protect” him and even walked alongside him to handle and cover him from the media if he fell.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a briefing on the wildfires across Los Angeles in the Oval Office of the White House on January 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Biden convened key officials for a briefing on the federal response to multiple devastating wildfires burning across Los Angeles County which have reportedly killed at least 10 people and spread to more than 36,000 acres. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Joe Biden speaks during a briefing on the wildfires across Los Angeles in the Oval Office of the White House on January 10, 2025, in Washington, DC (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Not just that, Biden’s mental health issue was a matter of concern, too, as he often forgot the names of people.

But the spokesperson added, “Yes, there were physical changes as he got older, but evidence of aging is not evidence of mental incapacity.”

Joe Biden previously underwent surgery as he had a cancerous lesion 

U.S. President Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office to speak about the results of the 2024 election in the Rose Garden on November 07, 2024 in Washington, DC. Former President Donald Trump defeated Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden pledged to work with the Trump team to ensure a smooth transition and invited the former President for an Oval Office meeting. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
President Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office to speak about the results of the 2024 election in the Rose Garden on November 7, 2024, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Earlier in 2023, Joe Biden underwent surgery to remove a cancerous lesion from his chest.

At the time, Dr O'Connor had said, as per ABC News, “As expected, the biopsy confirmed that the small lesion was basal cell carcinoma. 

“All cancerous tissue was successfully removed. … No further treatment is required,” he added.

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