Joe Biden’s ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis: Type, treatments and prognosis

Joe Biden’s cancer has spread to his bones (Picture: AP)

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The ‘aggressive’ disease was discovered by doctors when Biden went to the doctor for urinary symptoms, and has already spread to his bones.

The announcement of his diagnosis shocked the US, with countless politicians and other world leaders offering prayers and a speedy recovery.

Here’s everything you need to know.

What cancer does Joe Biden have?