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Former President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is scaling back his promotional tour for his upcoming memoir, Promise Me, America, due to ongoing treatment for prostate cancer. The memoir, set for release on November 17, covers significant events from his presidency, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the January 6 Capitol attack, and the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Biden, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, shared that the disease had spread to his bones. Despite recent radiation treatments producing the desired results, Biden admitted that his health sometimes slows him down. "Some days are better than others. It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down," he wrote in a social media post.
Bloomberg reported that Biden expressed regret over not being able to engage in as many conversations about his book as he had hoped. He emphasized the importance of the book's content, which reflects on his presidency and America's role in the world.
In a statement shared by the Jerusalem Post, Biden thanked his supporters for their prayers and well wishes, and recalled advice from his father: "Champ, when you get knocked down, get up." He added, "It’s a good lesson for me. And for America."
Biden's memoir follows the release of former First Lady Jill Biden's book, A View from the East Wing, earlier this year. As Biden continues his treatment, he remains hopeful about the future and the impact of his memoir.