“I was saddened to hear of President Biden’s cancer diagnosis and am wishing him and his family well as he begins treatment,” said Senator Susan Collins of Maine.
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina added: “Praying for his full recovery,” while Senator Mike Lee of Utah simply called it “sad news.”
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, often one of Biden’s most vocal critics, expressed empathy:
“I was sorry to see this news. Cancer is truly awful. My Dad passed away in 2021 with cancer. Prayers for Joe Biden and his family.”
These responses underscore the personal and financial toll of serious diagnoses, often requiring families to navigate comprehensive health insurance, explore end-of-life planning, and, in some cases, consult cancer-specialist malpractice lawyers when treatment outcomes are uncertain.
Health, Age, and Political Leadership
The 81-year-old, who had withdrawn from the 2024 race after a widely criticized debate performance in June 2023, has largely stayed out of the public eye since leaving office in January.
