Joe Biden with a prostate cancer diagnosis, says his office

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a statement from his office on Sunday.

The 82 -year -old Biden was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urine symptoms last week.

Cancer is characterized by an evaluation of Gleason from 9 with bone metastases, said his office, which means that it is a more aggressive form of the disease.

They say that Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options, the statement said. The former president’s office added that cancer is sensitive to hormones, which means it can probably be managed.