Joe Biden's Cancer Treatment: His Daughter Ashley Releases an Update on Father's Condition

The daughter of the former U.S. president shares a rare, emotional glimpse into his cancer fight online, and the quiet milestone that marked a turning point.

In a powerful and emotional moment shared with the world, Joe Biden took part in a bell-ringing ceremony at Penn Medicine, marking the end of a round of radiation therapy. His family reacted with visible joy and relief.

A spokesperson confirmed the update on Monday, October 21, 2025, but noted that it remains unclear whether additional radiation will be required.

Ashley Biden, Biden's devoted daughter, captured the poignant milestone in a video posted to Instagram. The clip showed her dad ringing the bell — a moment that symbolizes a fighter's resilience, survival, and the bittersweet closing of a chapter in the harrowing journey through illness.

In a heartfelt caption, she thanked the Penn Medicine medical team and shared the family's deep appreciation for the care he's received.

Her gratitude poured through the screen in photos of Biden with former First Lady Jill Biden and their grandchildren, smiles etched on faces that had no doubt seen tears behind closed doors.

Ashley wrote of her pride in her father's unwavering strength, calling out how proud she was of the way he faced every step of the ordeal.

The news of Biden's radiation therapy had first surfaced on October 11, though those close to the situation said treatment had begun weeks earlier, quietly, and in tandem with hormone therapy.

In May, the former president's office announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which had already spread to his bones. The form was described as aggressive, but doctors noted a key factor in his favor: "the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management."

Later that month, Biden offered a glimpse into his treatment, describing a routine that, while serious, had become part of his daily life. "It's all a matter of taking a pill, one particular pill, for the next six weeks and then another one," he said at the time.