New Delhi, May 20 -- Former US President Joe Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis has once again drawn attention to the health challenges faced by the nation's presidents. Throughout American history, numerous presidents have confronted various types of cancer, often managing their conditions.

Cancer has affected several US presidents both during and after their terms in office, underscoring how this illness reaches even the highest levels of leadership. From George Washington's skin cancer in the 18th century to Ronald Reagan's colorectal cancer in the late 20th century, these cases reveal the resilience and determination of leaders facing serious health battles under the public eye.

Whether fought privately or disclosed publicly, ...