President Joe Biden has received an outpouring of support from leaders and citizens across the globe following the announcement of his prostate cancer diagnosis. In a heartfelt message shared on social media Monday, Biden expressed gratitude for the messages of encouragement.

"Cancer touches us all," Biden wrote. "Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support."

According to a statement released by his office, Biden was diagnosed on Friday with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. The cancer, marked by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicates a high-grade, fast-spreading disease. However, doctors noted the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which opens the door to effective treatment options.

The announcement has sparked renewed questions about Biden’s health during his time in office. The diagnosis followed reports of urinary symptoms, which led doctors to detect a small nodule on his prostate.

Support has come from all corners — including messages from President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama, and Vice President Kamala Harris. Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment himself, sent a private letter to Biden offering his support.

King Charles, 76, and Biden have met several times in the past. Last year, when Charles revealed his own diagnosis, Biden had expressed his concern and well-wishes, saying: "I'm concerned about him. Just heard about his diagnosis. I'll be talking to him, God willing."

While many expressed solidarity, Biden's condition also reignited scrutiny from political figures. Vice President JD Vance questioned whether Biden's health had been fully transparent while he served in office.

"We really do need to be honest about whether the former president was capable of doing the job," Vance said Monday. "You can separate the desire for him to have the right health outcome with the recognition that the people around him may not have been honest about his capacity."

Vance emphasized that the responsibility lies more with those around Biden than Biden himself: "This is not child's play. If you're not in good enough health to do the job, you shouldn't be doing the job."

The timing of the diagnosis comes just as a controversial book is set to be released, further fueling debate over Biden’s fitness during his presidency. The book, Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, alleges that White House aides concealed the severity of Biden’s health decline, even recounting an incident where he failed to recognize actor George Clooney at a fundraising event.

Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race nearly a year ago, citing concerns over his health and age. As he now confronts cancer, the former president’s message remains one of resilience and shared struggle.

"We are strongest in the broken places," he wrote — a sentiment resonating with many who have faced similar battles.