Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer after he had a routine exam at hospital in Philadelphia this week, his office confirmed to ABC News on Sunday.

Former President Joe Biden had a small nodule on his prostate, according to a spokesperson, that required further evaluation.

A routine medical physical revealed a small nodule in former President Joe Biden's prostate, but its cause is unknown.

A small nodule found in 82-year-old former US President Joe Biden’s prostate during a routine exam has raised public curiosity.

Joe Biden has a small nodule on his prostate during 'a routine physical exam' that 'necessitated further evaluation,' a spokesperson told ABC News

After screening tests including a digital exam and blood work, a person with a nodule or enlarged prostate may be referred to a urologist for a biopsy, which takes small tissue samples to look for cancer.