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Joe Biden undergoing radiation therapy for cancer

Joe Biden underwent a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove cancerous cells from his skin last month
Joe Biden underwent a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove cancerous cells from his skin last month

Former US president Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer diagnosed in May, a spokesperson has said.

"As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment, the spokesperson said.

Mr Biden, who turns 83 next month, underwent a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove cancerous cells from his skin in September.

He revealed that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in May.

His team said the illness was aggressive but hormone-sensitive, meaning it was likely to respond to treatment.