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Hunter Biden says father's cancer has spread

Hunter Biden said in a BBC interview that former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones and is causing pain, describing the condition as 'very debilitating' and sad to watch. The interview also touched on Hunter Biden's pardon and his denial of interest in running for office.

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Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening

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Hunter Biden shared an update on former President Joe Biden’s condition on Friday, explaining that his cancer is worsening.

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CBS Published 9 August 2026

Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread

In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.

TIME Published 9 August 2026

‘Very Debilitating’: Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Has Spread Further

Hunter Biden shared an update on former President Joe Biden’s condition on Friday, explaining that his cancer is worsening.

NYT Published 9 August 2026

Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening

NYT Published 8 August 2026

Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening

Guardian Published 8 August 2026

Hunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him pain

Joe Biden’s prostate cancer is reportedly ‘debilitating’, even as ex-president continues to speak out on public issues Former US president Joe Biden ’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview. In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as h…

BBC Published 7 August 2026

Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy

In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread.

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