Former PresidentJoe Bidenthanked supporters for lifting him and his wife "up with love" in his first public message since being diagnosed withan "aggressive form"of prostate cancer. "Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places," Bidenposted on social mediaMay 19. The post includes a smiling picture of Biden with his wife, Jill Biden, and a cat. More:Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer A Biden spokesperson announced May 18 that the former president has prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. Biden, 82, was diagnosed on May 16 after "experiencing urinary symptoms," and a "nodule" was discovered on his prostate, according to the statement. Messages of support have poured in for Biden from across the political spectrum since his diagnosis, with everyone from PresidentDonald Trumpto former President Barack Obama wishing him well. More:What is prostate cancer? What to know after Joe Biden's diagnosis Biden was president from 2021 to 2025. He dropped out of the 2024 presidential race under pressure amid questions abouthis age and mental acuity. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Joe Biden posts message of thanks after prostate cancer diagnosis
