A person has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bones.

An 82-year-old man has been diagnosed with grade group 5 prostate cancer, featuring a Gleason score of 9 and evidence of spread to the bones, according to a statement from his personal office released on Sunday, May 18.

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A person has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

The diagnosis came after a medical workup was initiated due to worsening urinary symptoms. The cancer is considered aggressive in nature but remains responsive to hormone therapy, offering several potential treatment paths. The individual and his family are currently exploring treatment options in consultation with his medical team.

As noted by the American Cancer Society, grade group 5 is associated with a significant risk of rapid cancer growth and progression, though it may not have yet reached the nearby lymph nodes or distant organs.

This recent development follows earlier health updates that reported no significant findings during routine check-ups. Additionally, a biopsy conducted in 2023 identified a small lesion that was later diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma and successfully removed.

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