Former U.S. President Joe Biden says his doctors are encouraged by his response to cancer treatment, but the illness has slowed his activities ahead of the release of his memoir.
Biden disclosed this in a statement on X announcing that his memoir, “Promise Me, America”, would be released on November 17.
He said he was diagnosed with cancer while writing the book, which recounts his presidency, the challenges his administration faced, the decisions he made and his views on America’s role in the world.
“My doctors continue to be encouraged by how I’ve responded to treatment,” he said, adding that prayers and goodwill messages from supporters had meant a lot to him and his family.
Biden said his condition varied from day to day and sometimes slowed him down, making it difficult for him to participate in as many promotional conversations about the book as he had planned.
He, however, expressed hope that the memoir would speak for itself.
Reflecting on his recovery, Biden recalled advice from his father: “Champ, when you get knocked down, get up.”
He said he intended to continue following the advice, describing it as a lesson for both himself and the United States.
Biden also reaffirmed his faith in American democracy and the country’s founding principle that all people are created equal.
