Doctors discovered a “small nodule” in former President Joe Biden’s prostate during a recent physical exam, it has been revealed.
“In a routine physical exam a small nodule was found in the prostate which necessitated further evaluation,” a spokesperson told ABC News.
It remains too early to tell how serious the medical scare may be.
The 82-year-old’s spokesperson declined to reveal any additional information about his treatment, according to the New York Times.
Prostate issues are common among octogenarian men such as Biden, who left the White House in January as the oldest serving president in US history.
His time in office was marred by concerns over his age and mental and physical health that ultimately led him to drop his re-election bid in favor of his vice president, Kamala Harris.
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