President Joe Biden delivers remarks to Department of Defense personnel, with Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, the Pentagon, Washington,
President Joe Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of regular screening and early detection—particularly for those at increased risk. As the nation is set to observe Men’s Health Month in June, the American Cancer Society is urging men to take charge of their health and speak with their doctors about prostate cancer screening.
Prostate cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men in the United States. In 2025, an estimated 313,780 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed in the US and 35,770 men will die from the disease.
Prostate cancer does not affect all men equally. Black men face nearly a 70% higher incidence rate than white men and are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages.
The American Cancer Society recommends starting discussions at age 50 for average risk, 45 for Black men or those with a close relative diagnosed before 65, and 40 for men at higher risk due to strong family history or BRCA mutation.
The 5-year survival rate for distant-stage (advanced stage) disease is 37% underscoring the importance of early detection and equitable access to care.
For more information and to read the American Cancer Society’s statement on President Biden’s diagnosis, visit: https://pressroom.cancer.org/Joe-Biden-Prostate-Cancer-Statement
