India, May 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed "deep concerns" over the cancer diagnosis of former US President Joe Biden. The comments came as Biden's office announced that the 82-year-old has an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer.

"Deeply concerned to hear about @JoeBiden's health. Extend our best wishes to him for a quick and full recovery. Our thoughts are with Dr. Jill Biden and the family," Narendra Modi said in a post on 'X'.

Biden's office released a statement saying, "While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management.The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians," it added.

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