Joe Biden's Cancer Treatment Limits Post-Presidency Activities

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 83, has been undergoing treatment for metastatic cancer since leaving the White House in September 2025. The therapy has markedly restricted his public life, confining him to a close circle of family, long‑time friends and personal aides. Biden is planning to release a memoir on 17 November, just two weeks before the 2024 mid‑term election, prompting concerns that his health could become a focal point in the political debate. Critics, including former President Donald Trump, have highlighted Biden’s age and condition, while Biden’s son Hunter has publicly defended his father against attacks that reference his illness. The former president has not established a charitable foundation or a large policy organization and faces fundraising challenges for his presidential library, further limiting opportunities to shape his legacy.

The timing of the memoir and the visibility of Biden’s health issues are expected to influence the Democratic Party’s strategy for the upcoming election, where the opposition may use his condition as a political weapon.