Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. A statement released by the president’s personal office said the cancer is “characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.” NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel explains the Gleason scoring mechanism.
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