Joe Biden has opened up about his ongoing cancer battle.
The former US President admitted that the illness has slowed him down as he continues treatment.
The 83-year-old underwent radiation therapy after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer last year.
While he says his doctors are encouraged by his progress, Biden acknowledged that his health has affected his plans to promote his upcoming memoir, Promise Me, America.
In a statement shared on Instagram, Biden announced that the book is due to be released on November 17.
“My Presidential memoir, Promise Me, America, is coming out on November 17th,” he wrote.
“I hope you’ll read it. It covers my years as President. The challenges we faced, the decisions I made, and why I made them. It’s about who we are as a nation. What we stand for. And America’s role in the world …”
Biden also revealed that he received his cancer diagnosis while writing the memoir.
Sharing his health update, he said “My doctors continue to be encouraged by how I’ve responded to treatment.”