Morning Joe Morning Joe 5/19/25
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May 19, 2025 
Zeke Emanuel, a former advisor to President Obama and renowned oncologist, joins the discussion on the grave news of Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis. He emphasizes the need for transparency in health assessments for public figures and examines implications for national leadership. The conversation also touches on the balance of U.S. foreign policy, highlighting tensions between major powers while blending unexpected political shifts. Emanuel’s insights provide a compelling lens on health, governance, and the overarching impact of personal struggles on public life.
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Biden's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
- Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to other tissues including bone.
- The prostate cancer likely developed during his presidency and has been undetected until recently.
Understanding Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Metastatic prostate cancer, especially Gleason score 9, is aggressive and usually indicates long-term undetected growth.
- The disease is incurable but treatable, and patients often live for years with therapy.
PSA Screening and Presidential Health
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is controversial but commonly recommended for men over 70 who are expected to live 10+ years.
- It's surprising if a president was not regularly tested, raising questions about medical transparency.