Biden says cancer treatment is slowing him down, plans fewer appearances for upcoming memoir

“Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down,” Biden wrote. “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to do as many conversations about my book as I’d hoped.”

Former US President Joe Biden said Sunday that his cancer treatment has at times slowed him down, forcing him to scale back planned public appearances ahead of the November 17 release of his presidential memoir, Promise Me, America.

In a post on X, Biden said his doctors remained encouraged by his response to treatment, while acknowledging the challenges of living with the disease.

“Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down,” Biden wrote. “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to do as many conversations about my book as I’d hoped.”

Biden received diagnosis while working on memoir

Biden said he was diagnosed with cancer while writing the memoir, which recounts his presidency, the decisions he made, and America’s role in the world. 

“My doctors continue to be encouraged by how I’ve responded to treatment,” he said, thanking supporters for their prayers and well wishes.

Looking ahead, Biden recalled advice from his father: “Champ, when you get knocked down, get up.”