Hunter Biden has said that former President Joe Biden's cancer has spread, describing it as metastasized into his bones, painful and debilitating, according to CNBC.
Hunter Biden has publicly addressed the state of his father’s health, saying former President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread further into his body. “The cancer has spread, is metastasized into his bones and further. It’s very painful. It’s very debilitating in many respects,” Hunter Biden said, according to CNBC.
Hunter Biden characterised the illness as both painful and debilitating. His comments were reported by CNBC and Al Jazeera on 8 August 2026.
In the same set of comments, Hunter Biden also spoke about his father’s debate performance and the pardon he received following felony convictions, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet described the younger Biden son as speaking out about his father’s cancer.
Beyond the direct quotes attributed to Hunter Biden, the sources do not provide further clinical detail about the diagnosis, the stage of the disease, or any treatment being pursued. The available reporting centres on Hunter Biden’s characterisation of his father’s condition rather than a medical statement.
Why it matters
Public statements about a former president's health carry significant public interest. Hunter Biden's remarks, as reported by CNBC and Al Jazeera, offer a family member's account of Joe Biden's condition.