By CBS 8 Staff

Elected officials from the San Diego region and statewide Sunday sent get-well wishes to former President Joe Biden, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to his personal office.

Last week, Biden was seen "for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms," the ex-president's personal office stated. "On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone."

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

U.S. House Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-San Diego, representing the 51st District, said she was "incredibly sad" to learn of Biden's diagnosis, "but anyone who knows him knows he is as tough as nails. "I'm praying for a swift and full recovery," Jacobs, a Democrat, posted on her X social media account.

U.S. House Rep. Scott Peters, D-San Diego, representing the 50th District, posted on the Bluesky social media platform that he would keep Biden and his family is his thoughts "as they process this diagnosis."

"I know he will face this challenge with the same strength and resilience he's displayed throughout his life," Peters wrote. "I send him my warmest prayers for a smooth recovery."

Shane Harris, a San Diego-based civil rights and political activist, said in a statement that his "thoughts and prayers go out to President Biden and his entire family during this very difficult time. "Cancer is nobody's friend, but I will be praying for him to have a full recovery and healing," Harris added.

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, stated on his X account that he and his wife Angela "are praying for @JoeBiden and the entire Biden family."

"We hope they keep the faith and find the strength for the fight ahead," Padilla added. "Our hearts are with you."

Padilla's fellow senatorial colleague Adam Schiff, D-California, wrote on the Bluesky social media platform that he and his wife Eve are thinking of the former president and his family "during this difficult time."

"We are wishing him all the strength he needs as he takes cancer head- on (and) a speedy recovery," Schiff wrote.

President Donald Trump issued the following statement on the Truth Social platform: "Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery."

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who served under Biden and lost to Trump in the 2024 presidential election, wrote on X that she and her husband Doug Emhoff were "saddened to learn of President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time.

"Joe is a fighter -- and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership," Harris wrote. "We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery."

Former President Barack Obama, under whom Biden served as Vice President for 8 years, said he and former First Lady Michelle are "thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery."

Governor Gavin Newsom also offered his best wishes, saying, "Our hearts are with President Biden and his entire family right now. A man of dignity, strength, and compassion like his deserves to live a long and beautiful life. Sending strength, healing and prayers his way."