Locals in Yuma react to former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Residents across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to former President Joe Biden being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
On Sunday, the former president’s office released a statement saying the cancer has metastasized to the bone, which is a more aggressive form of the disease.
However, they also say, “This cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”
It’s news that hits close to home for some, and in Yuma, people are reacting with honesty and with heart.
“[I] just wish him well and hope that it goes better than our friends. We know a lot of people with prostate cancer right now, so it’s just one of those things,” said Barbara Sharp, a local.
Former President Biden and former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden spoke to the American people directly on “X” Monday morning, thanking everyone for their support.
One local, Bret Talbot, said, “I feel badly for him and his family, his wife Jill, he’s had tragedy in his life with his son dying. Yeah, I feel bad for him. He’s been crucified in the press relentlessly.”
The news comes off the heels of public speculation over his well being in recent years.
Talbot shared what he thinks the Biden family needs the most right now saying, “He’s out of office. He’s not gonna be back in office, so just like leave him alone and let them deal with this privately, in peace.”
Some locals believe this diagnosis affirms the state of health they already believed Biden was in before leaving the White House.
“It was very blatantly obvious that he was dealing with issues, and I felt really bad that he or anyone is put out there,” said Jill Hunter, another local.
Even those who weren’t surprised say this will be a tough chapter, and that they hope the former president gets the care he needs.