Dr. David Samadi on Biden's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Cognitive Health
Megyn KellyMay 19, 202512 min63,684 views
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- 💡 Dr. David Samadi expresses skepticism about President Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis, suggesting it's unlikely he just discovered it last Friday given its advanced stage (Gleason 9, metastasized to bone).
- 🔬 Samadi believes it's more probable that Biden has had the cancer for many years, as stage 4 prostate cancer with bone metastasis typically takes 5-7 years to develop and another 5 years to be fatal on average.
- ⚠️ He highlights that aggressive prostate cancers usually show a gradual PSA rise and may present with vague urinary symptoms, making a sudden diagnosis with metastasis within a year highly improbable in the US healthcare system.
Potential Impact on Cognitive Function
- 🧠 Samadi discusses the potential link between androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), used to treat metastatic prostate cancer, and cognitive decline.
- 🗣️ He cites Dr. Steven Quay, who noted that ADT can cause significant impairments in cognitive function, leading to issues like mental cloudiness and difficulty concentrating.
- ⚠️ It's also noted that Biden's past brain aneurysms and surgeries could contribute to cognitive issues, alongside the stress of his age and political career.
Medical Decisions and Political Considerations
- 🧐 Samadi suggests that politicians may sometimes make wrong medical decisions based on political reasons, potentially delaying necessary treatment to avoid negative impacts on their careers or campaigns.
- 🏥 He points out that if Biden had been diagnosed years ago, robotic surgery could have potentially saved his life, but the current prognosis is poor due to the spread of cancer.
- ❓ The current narrative of a recent discovery is questioned, as it implies the prostate is still present, ruling out prior surgery, and the lack of visible side effects from hormonal treatment during his presidency makes the timeline seem inconsistent.
Malpractice and Unanswered Questions
- ⚠️ Samadi states that if the official timeline of Biden's diagnosis is accurate, it would represent major malpractice given the advanced screening and diagnostic tools available today.
- 🤷 He emphasizes that without access to Biden's medical records, it's difficult to ascertain the truth, but the presented story raises more questions than answers.
- 💰 A brief mention is made of the BRICS nations' goal to displace the US dollar as the global currency, suggesting diversification into gold as a potential hedge against economic shifts.
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