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Biden Limits Memoir Promotion Due to Cancer

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Former President Joe Biden (pictured with his wife, Dr Jill Biden, at a September 11 memorial) announced on Sunday that he will limit his book tour amid his battle with prostate cancer

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The memoir, titled "Promise Me, America," is set to be released on Nov. 17.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 9 Novwording from Fox News

Biden, in the post, said the book explores “the challenges we faced, the decisions I made, and why I made them”, covering a pivotal period in US history including the Covid-19 pandemic, economic troubles and trying to restore alliances and relationships with allies frayed during Trump’s first term.

4 of 7 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from The Guardian

Months after leaving office in January 2025, Biden, 83, announced that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer and has since undertaken courses of radiation therapy and hormone treatment.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 9 Novwording from NBC News

What that means is, unfortunately, I won't be able to do as many conversations about my book as I'd hoped.

4 of 7 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from Just the News

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Just the News8 Nov

Joe Biden announced that due to his cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment, he will not be able to participate in as many promotional events for his new memoir, "Promise Me, America," which is set to release on November 17. The book discusses his presidency, the challenges he faced, and his faith in American democracy. Despite health setbacks, Biden expressed gratitude for support from the public and remains…

Biden says he can’t do as many appearances for his new book as he had hoped due to cancer recovery →
Fox News9 Nov

Former President Joe Biden announced that his presidential memoir "Promise Me, America" will be released on November 17, detailing his presidency's key moments and personal reflections. Due to his ongoing battle with cancer since May 2025, which has slowed him down at times, Biden said he would limit the promotional events for the book. In a statement, Biden acknowledged the challenges of his health but emphasized…

Joe Biden says cancer slowed him down, limiting memoir promotion tour →
The Straits Times9 Nov

Joe Biden, the former US president, announced on social media that he will limit public appearances to promote his upcoming memoir due to ongoing health issues from prostate cancer treatment. The 83-year-old mentioned in his post that while some days are better than others, he anticipates being less active in book-related events. His office previously disclosed in May 2025 that Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive…

Ex-US president Biden limits his memoir promotion with hint at health struggles →
Daily Mail9 Nov

Joe Biden announced on social media that his ongoing battle with prostate cancer will limit his promotion for his upcoming memoir, "Promise Me, America," which is set to release on November 17. The former president stated he won't be able to have as many book conversations due to the illness but expressed hope that readers would engage with his written words instead. Biden provided an update on his health, noting…

Biden says cancer battle will limit his book promotion in health update before upcoming memoir release →
NBC News9 Nov

Joe Biden announced plans to scale back his book tour for his memoir "Promise Me, America," due to ongoing cancer treatments which are slowing him down. The 83-year-old former president, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in January 2025 and has undergone radiation therapy and hormone treatment since then, wrote on X that while the cancer hasn't stopped him entirely, it limits his ability…

Joe Biden to scale back book tour as cancer ‘slows me down’ →
The Guardian9 Nov

Joe Biden announced he will limit his promotion for his upcoming memoir "Promise Me America," due to his advancing cancer. Published on November 17, the book covers his presidency from 2021 onwards, including events surrounding the January 6 insurrection. Despite health challenges, Biden plans to publish but reduce speaking engagements about the book. His account harshly criticizes Donald Trump’s role in fomenting…

Joe Biden to limit White House memoir promotion due to advancing cancer →
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Washington Examiner9 Nov

Joe Biden announced that his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer may restrict his ability to promote his upcoming memoir, "Promise Me, America," which is set to be released on November 17. The book delves into his presidency, including the decisions he made and his vision for the country's future. Despite the health challenges, Biden expressed confidence that the content of the book will speak for itself.

Biden says cancer may curb memoir promotion and hopes ‘words on the page speak for themselves’ →

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  1. 8 Nov

    What that means is, unfortunately, I won't be able to do as many conversations about my book as I'd hoped.

    4 outlets · Just the News
  2. 9 Nov

    Months after leaving office in January 2025, Biden, 83, announced that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer and has since undertaken courses of radiation therapy and hormone treatment.

    3 outlets · NBC News

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Where to start Biden says cancer battle will limit his book promotion in health update before upcoming memoir release Daily Mail

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  • 9 Nov Biden says cancer may curb memoir promotion and hopes ‘words on the page speak for themselves’Joe Biden announced that his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer may restrict his ability to promote his upcoming memoir, "Promise Me, America," which is set to be released on November 17. The book delves into his presidency, including the decisions he made and his vision for the country's future. Despite the health challenges, Biden expressed confidence that the content of the book will speak for itself.Washington Examiner
  • 9 Nov Joe Biden to limit White House memoir promotion due to advancing cancerJoe Biden announced he will limit his promotion for his upcoming memoir "Promise Me America," due to his advancing cancer. Published on November 17, the book covers his presidency from 2021 onwards, including events surrounding the January 6 insurrection. Despite health challenges, Biden plans to publish but reduce speaking engagements about the book. His account harshly criticizes Donald Trump’s role in fomenting…The Guardian
  • 9 Nov Joe Biden to scale back book tour as cancer ‘slows me down’Joe Biden announced plans to scale back his book tour for his memoir "Promise Me, America," due to ongoing cancer treatments which are slowing him down. The 83-year-old former president, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in January 2025 and has undergone radiation therapy and hormone treatment since then, wrote on X that while the cancer hasn't stopped him entirely, it limits his ability…NBC News
  • 9 Nov Biden says cancer battle will limit his book promotion in health update before upcoming memoir releaseJoe Biden announced on social media that his ongoing battle with prostate cancer will limit his promotion for his upcoming memoir, "Promise Me, America," which is set to release on November 17. The former president stated he won't be able to have as many book conversations due to the illness but expressed hope that readers would engage with his written words instead. Biden provided an update on his health, noting…Daily Mail
  • 9 Nov Ex-US president Biden limits his memoir promotion with hint at health strugglesJoe Biden, the former US president, announced on social media that he will limit public appearances to promote his upcoming memoir due to ongoing health issues from prostate cancer treatment. The 83-year-old mentioned in his post that while some days are better than others, he anticipates being less active in book-related events. His office previously disclosed in May 2025 that Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive…The Straits Times
  • 9 Nov Joe Biden says cancer slowed him down, limiting memoir promotion tourFormer President Joe Biden announced that his presidential memoir "Promise Me, America" will be released on November 17, detailing his presidency's key moments and personal reflections. Due to his ongoing battle with cancer since May 2025, which has slowed him down at times, Biden said he would limit the promotional events for the book. In a statement, Biden acknowledged the challenges of his health but emphasized…Fox News
  • 8 Nov Biden says he can’t do as many appearances for his new book as he had hoped due to cancer recoveryJoe Biden announced that due to his cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment, he will not be able to participate in as many promotional events for his new memoir, "Promise Me, America," which is set to release on November 17. The book discusses his presidency, the challenges he faced, and his faith in American democracy. Despite health setbacks, Biden expressed gratitude for support from the public and remains…Just the News

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