Former President Joe Biden, 82, has suffered a health scare after finding a "small nodule" on his prostate discovered during "a routine physical exam", a spokesperson for the former President told the media.
The medical discovery will need "further evaluation", according to ABC News.
Experts claim it is common for men of his age to experience prostate issues.
Biden left office as the oldest serving president in US history, at 82 years old.
Former President Joe Biden, 82, has a 'small nodule' on his prostate discovered during 'a routine physical exam', a spokesperson for Biden told the media
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A nodule, which is a firm lump or swelling that can develop throughout the body, can be benign and harmless.
Some can be associated with bigger health concerns like infections or cancer.
Biden stepped down from his re-election campaign due to questions over his age, health and fitness.
The then-Vice President Kamala Harris, 60, took over as the Democratic candidate before ultimately losing to Donald Trump in November 2024.
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Former US President Joe Biden attended the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral on April 26
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Biden's doctor declared him "fit to serve" following a routine physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, while the 82-year-old was still President in February 2024.
The former Potus and former First Lady, Jill Biden, appeared for a joint interview on ABC's The View daytime program, during which they revealed the health revelation.
Biden attended the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral on April 26, where he was seen being assisted down the steps by his wife Jill and a priest.
The 46th US President was elected to office in November 2020 after defeating the Republican candidate Donald Trump.
The 46th US President was elected to office in November 2020 after defeating the Republican candidate Donald Trump
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Biden won the presidential election with 306 electoral votes, while Donald Trump received 232.
He represented Delaware in the US Senate from 1973 to 2009, during which time he won re-election six times.
Before his presidency, he served as the 47th Vice President from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama.
