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13. Yes, But
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 12:36 AM
Jun 4

The public was not aware of Biden’s illness. Even Biden was not aware of his illness. And prostate cancer - even metastatic prostate cancer - does not affect one’s mental state - unless it progresses to the brain or some other vital organ, which it usually doesn’t until the end.

Biden’s cancer had progressed to the bone, which is typical of stage four PC. That can certainly be painful, but it doesn’t generally affect mental acuity. Ironically, the treatment for stage four PC (essentially, chemical castration through various drugs) can affect mental health. My husband kept complaining of ‘brain fog’ during treatment. We recently found out that he has a high level of tau in his blood. I’m convinced that the relatively recently discovered miraculous life saving drugs are the cause.

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