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Behind the New Biden Book Roiling Washington


Published on 2025-05-20 07:11:35 - Time
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  • Alex Thompson, co-author of the new Biden book, "Original Sin," talks with The D.C. Brief about his reporting on Biden's decline

In an article by Alex Thompson for TIME, published on June 20, 2023, it is revealed that President Joe Biden has been privately discussing the "original sin" of the U.S. cancer research efforts, which he believes began with a focus on curing childhood cancers rather than addressing the broader scope of the disease. Biden, who lost his son Beau to brain cancer in 2015, has been vocal about the need for a more comprehensive approach to cancer research and treatment. The article details how Biden's perspective has influenced his administration's policies, including the relaunch of the "Cancer Moonshot" initiative aimed at accelerating cancer research and improving patient outcomes. The piece also touches on the political and scientific challenges Biden faces in pushing for a more holistic approach to cancer, amidst ongoing debates about funding and research priorities.

Read the Full Time Article at:
[ https://time.com/7286591/biden-cancer-original-sin-alex-thompson/ ]