Following Former President Biden’s Diagnosis, Episcopal Health Services Chief of Oncology Offers Prevention Tips and Urges Men to Get Screened
Far Rockaway, New York, May 21, 2025 — In response to former President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Episcopal Health Services’ Chief of Hematology/Oncology Marc Warshawsky, MD, is urging men across the community to prioritize early detection and routine screenings.
“We wish President Biden a full and speedy recovery,” said Dr. Warshawsky. “His diagnosis is a powerful reminder that prostate cancer can affect anyone – and that early screening and prevention efforts can save lives.”
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed during their lifetime. While many cancers grow slowly, aggressive forms can spread quickly and require prompt treatment.
Key Prevention and Early Detection Measures:
Dr. Warshawsky recommends the following steps to reduce risk:
Get Screened: Men age 50 and older – or age 40 and older for those who are black or have a family history – should speak with their physician about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing.
Know the Signs: Although early prostate cancer often has no symptoms, warning signs may include a frequent urge or inability to urinate, blood in urine or semen, and frequent pain or stiffness in the pelvis, lower back or hips.
Maintain a Healthy Diet: A diet low in red meat, and high in fruits, vegetables and healthy fats may reduce cancer risk.
Exercise Regularly: Staying active supports hormone regulation and immune function.
Don’t Smoke: Smoking is associated with more aggressive prostate cancer and poorer outcomes.
Limit Alcohol and Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity may increase the risk of more aggressive forms of the disease.
“Small lifestyle changes can make a major difference in your health outcomes,” Dr. Warshawsky said.” And if you’re at risk, early screening can save your life.”
Episcopal Health Services offers comprehensive prostate cancer care, including early detection, diagnostic and advanced treatment options through St. John’s Episcopal Hospital.
To schedule a consultation, call (718) 869-7949 or visit EHSCancercenter.com
About Episcopal Health Services
Episcopal Health Services Inc., (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. The system provides emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved Rockaways and Five Towns populations. The system provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services, regardless of their ability to pay.