Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Stage Four Prostate Cancer
前總統喬·拜登被診斷患有第四期前列腺癌
Introduction
Dr. Jill Biden has shared a medical update regarding the former president's diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer and how it is affecting his daily life.
吉爾·拜登博士分享了關於前總統被診斷出轉移性前列腺癌的醫療更新，以及這如何影響他的日常生活。
Main Body
The condition was first noticed due to frequent nighttime urination, which Dr. Biden observed while the former president was still in office. After his presidency ended in 2025, these continuing symptoms led to a specialist consultation and a CAT scan. The results confirmed stage four prostate cancer that had spread to the bones. To treat the illness, he completed a five-week course of radiation therapy, which required frequent travel between Delaware and Philadelphia, and he is now taking specialized medications.
此病況最初是因為夜尿頻繁而被發現，拜登博士在前總統就任期間便觀察到了此現象。在2025年總統任期結束後，這些持續的症狀導致他尋求專科諮詢並進行了電腦斷層掃描（CAT scan）。結果確認為第四期前列腺癌，且已擴散至骨骼。為了治療此病，他完成了為期五週的放射治療，期間需要在德拉瓦州與費城之間頻繁往返，目前他正服用專門藥物。
Regarding his current health, Dr. Biden emphasized that although the former president still travels and makes public appearances, he has slowed down noticeably. She explained that his advanced age, the seriousness of the cancer, and the side effects of his medicine have made daily activities more difficult. Consequently, Dr. Biden has taken over as his primary caregiver, managing his medical appointments, medications, and diet.
關於目前的健康狀況，拜登博士強調，儘管前總統仍會旅行並公開露面，但速度明顯慢了許多。她解釋說，由於高齡、癌症的嚴重程度以及藥物的副作用，使得日常活動變得更加困難。因此，拜登博士已接任為其主要照顧者，負責管理他的醫療預約、藥物與飲食。
Additionally, Dr. Biden discussed the political events surrounding the former president's decision to leave the 2024 race. She stated that he felt he had 'no choice' and expressed her frustration with the pressure he faced from Democratic colleagues. While the former president and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi reconciled during a funeral in January, Dr. Biden noted that she has not spoken with Pelosi. Furthermore, she asserted that there is a double standard regarding how the public examines the health of the former president compared to Donald Trump.
此外，拜登博士討論了圍繞前總統決定退出2024年競選的政治事件。她表示他覺得自己「別無選擇」，並對他在民主黨同事壓力下所面臨的情況表達挫折感。雖然前總統與前議長南希·裴洛西在一月的喪禮期間達成和解，但拜登博士指出她本人並未與裴洛西交談。此外，她主張公眾在審視前總統健康狀況時，與對待川普相比存在雙重標準。
Conclusion
Former President Biden continues to participate in public life while managing a lifelong stage four cancer diagnosis under professional medical care.
前總統拜登在專業醫療照顧下，繼續在管理終身第四期癌症診斷的同時參與公共生活。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡️ The Power of 'Connecting Words'
At an A2 level, you usually write short, choppy sentences: "He is old. He has cancer. Life is difficult." To reach B2, you need to weave these ideas together using Logical Connectors.
Look at how this text moves from simple facts to complex relationships:
1. The 'Result' Bridge Consequently
Instead of saying "So," the text uses Consequently. This tells the reader that the second event happened because of the first.
- A2 style: He is sick, so his wife helps him.
- B2 style: He is managing a serious illness; consequently, his wife has become his primary caregiver.
2. The 'Adding More' Bridge Additionally / Furthermore
When you want to give more information without just saying "and... and...", use these. They act like a signal that a new, related point is coming.
- Example from text: "Additionally, Dr. Biden discussed the political events..." "Furthermore, she asserted that there is a double standard..."
3. The 'Contrast' Bridge Although / While
These words allow you to put two opposite ideas in one sentence. This is a hallmark of B2 fluency.
- The Logic: [Unexpected Fact] + [Contrast Word] + [Main Fact]
- Text Analysis: "Although the former president still travels... he has slowed down noticeably."
💡 Pro-Tip for your transition: Stop starting every sentence with the subject (He, She, It). Start your sentences with these connectors to guide your reader through your logic. It changes your English from a 'list of facts' to a 'flowing story'.