“Joe Biden dedicated much of his career to expanding access to health care and advancing cancer research. This is another reminder of the importance of being able to see a doctor, getting regular checkups, and access to lifesaving screenings for people from all walks of life," Reed said.

In a post on X, along with a selfie of the former first lady holding their grey tabby cat Willow, Biden wrote: “Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.”

Former President Biden’s political allies and rivals alike sent a flood of well-wishes and tributes to the former president on Sunday following news of his cancer diagnosis, praising him as “a