Joe Biden will limit his public appearances due to poor health

Former U.S. President Joe Biden announced that his memoir, “Promise Me, America,” will be published on November 17, but noted that his cancer diagnosis prevents him from participating in as many promotional talks and events as he would have liked.

In a message posted on X, Biden, 83, explained that the book will cover the four years he spent in the White House, the decisions he made as commander in chief, and the reasoning behind them. The former president described the book as a reflection on American values, the role of the United States in the world, and his faith in democracy.

Biden said doctors remain encouraged by the way he is responding to treatment, but acknowledged that his health affects his daily pace. “Some days are better than others,” he said, adding that the illness has not stopped him, but sometimes slows him down.

In May 2025, Biden announced that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Later, the U.S. press reported that he had undergone a procedure for skin cancer. His term ended in January 2025, when Donald Trump took office.

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