Former President Joe Biden said Tuesday that radiation treatment he underwent last fall for prostate cancer “worked as intended,” offering a personal health update while encouraging American men to speak with their doctors about cancer screening.

The 83 year old shared the message during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Biden said the annual observance carried greater personal significance following his diagnosis last year.

His office announced in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones.

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“The radiation treatment from last fall worked as intended, and I continue to do the things I care about, like finishing my memoir,” Biden wrote in the lengthy social media post.

Biden also expressed gratitude to the medical professionals involved in his care. He thanked the doctors, nurses and other professionals who treated him, saying their “skill, dedication, and compassion mean so much.”

Much of Biden’s message focused on encouraging men to discuss prostate cancer screening with their doctors.

He pointed to the dramatically higher survival rate when the disease is detected early.

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“Talk to your doctors. Ask the hard questions. Do it for yourself, and do it for the people who love you,” Biden wrote.

Biden said men at average risk should begin talking with their doctors about prostate cancer screening around age 50.

He added that Black men and people with a family history should begin those conversations earlier.

The American Cancer Society recommends discussing screening at age 50 for men at average risk.

Its recommendations call for discussions at age 45 for Black men and certain men with a family history, and at age 40 for some men considered to be at even higher risk.

The former president’s diagnosis followed increasing urinary symptoms, according to the announcement from his office.

Doctors subsequently discovered a prostate nodule.

At the time of the announcement, Biden’s office said the cancer had a Gleason score of 9 and was classified as Grade Group 5. His office also said the cancer was hormone sensitive, allowing for effective management.

Biden later underwent radiation therapy and completed that course of treatment last fall.

In his Tuesday message, he reported that the treatment had produced its intended result while he continued working on activities important to him.

The update followed previous disclosures that Biden’s prostate cancer had metastasized to his bones. Aides have said the former president has remained active and engaged while receiving treatment for Stage 4 prostate cancer.

Biden’s post combined details about his own treatment with a broader appeal for men to take screening conversations seriously.

However, he did not offer additional details in the message about his current treatment plan or prognosis.

Biden also acknowledged the people who have continued praying for him and his family.

He closed the update by expressing hope that sharing his experience would encourage others to participate in conversations about prostate cancer.

“It’s my hope and prayer that by sharing our experience and being part of this important conversation, we can help save lives,” Biden wrote.

“And no matter what, keep the faith. God bless you.”