Biden Optimistic as He Begins Treatment for Prostate Cancer

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Former U.S. President Joe Biden said he has begun treatment for prostate cancer in his first public comments since his diagnosis was announced last week. Biden said he is working with a leading surgeon and is "feeling good."

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00:00Former U.S. President Joe Biden says he's begun cancer treatment and is feeling good.

00:05This was his first time speaking publicly about the diagnosis.

00:22Biden's office last week said the former president has an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

00:28The diagnosis has prompted questions about his health while in office and his decision to run for re-election,

00:33with a recent book accusing his team of covering up his mental decline.

00:38But talking to reporters, Biden said he had no regrets and he's working with a leading surgeon and has a good prognosis.

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