• A small nodule was found in Joe Biden's prostate during a routine physical exam.
• Further evaluation is necessary to determine if the nodule is cancerous or benign.
• Prostate cancer is common among older men, affecting about 13% of males in their lifetime.
• Biden, who is 82, has previously undergone treatment for skin cancer.
• Concerns about Biden's health and age have influenced his political decisions.

Former President Joe Biden is currently undergoing medical evaluation after a "small nodule" was discovered in his prostate during a routine physical exam last week. A spokesperson confirmed that this finding necessitated further evaluation, though it remains unclear if additional assessments have already occurred or what their results might be, according to CBS News, India Times, and Los Angeles Times.

Medical experts note that the detection of nodules typically requires further examination by a urologist to rule out prostate cancer, with abnormal growths sometimes attributed to conditions like inflammation or benign enlargement of the prostate. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S., affecting approximately 13 out of every 100 males during their lifetime according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and HuffPost.

Biden's age has long been a topic of discussion, particularly regarding his health. He is 82 years old and was the oldest person to serve as president when he left office in January 2021. Concerns surrounding his physical and cognitive health have arisen, influencing his decision to withdraw from the 2024 re-election campaign according to reports from South China Morning Post and The New York Times.

In a recent interview, Biden defended his mental acuity and dismissed claims of cognitive decline, asserting that there is "nothing to sustain that" and attributing his decision to step back from the election to broader party dynamics rather than personal health issues, as discussed in CBS News and India Times.