May 19 (UPI) -- Former President Joe Biden sent out a thank you Monday to those who have shown concern since it was announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
"Cancer touches us all," Biden posted to his social media outlets Monday, "Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support."
A Biden spokesperson confirmed Sunday that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that was discovered Friday after he had experienced urination issues. It was also found that the disease has metastasized to his bones and was considered to have a Gleason score of nine, which is seen as a "high-grade" level of cancer that can spread quickly.
However, the cancer appears to be a hormone-sensitive type, which allows for efficient management.
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