Biden's last prostate cancer blood test was in 2014, spokesperson says

Biden's last prostate cancer blood test was in 2014, spokesperson says

Former President Joe Biden — who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer — got his last blood test for the cancer over a decade ago.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
4/5
Bias Level
3/5
Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate, with the central claim about Biden's last prostate cancer blood test in 2014 being verified by multiple sources. However, the framing and selection of information, particularly the emphasis on the "aggressive form" of cancer and the implication of a potential lapse in care, introduces a moderate level of bias.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** "Former President Joe Biden — who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer — got his last blood test for the cancer over a decade ago."
    • Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that the last test was in 2014.
    • Verification Source #2: Supports the claim that the test is a blood test.
    • Verification Source #3: Supports the claim that the test is a common screening test.
    • Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that the last test was in 2014.
  • The claim about the "aggressive form" of prostate cancer is not directly addressed in the provided sources, but the fact of a prior diagnosis is implied.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Agreement: Multiple sources (Verification Source #1, #3, #5) confirm the 2014 date for Biden's last prostate cancer blood test.
  • Lack of Coverage: The specific type or aggressiveness of the prostate cancer is not explicitly confirmed or denied by the provided sources.
  • Potential Bias: The inclusion of the phrase "aggressive form of prostate cancer" without further context could be interpreted as an attempt to sensationalize the information or create a negative impression.