Joe Biden has officially finished his cancer radiation treatment, marking the milestone by ringing the ceremonial bell.
The 82-year-old former president was joined by family as he celebrated the end of an exhausting battle.
His daughter, Ashley Biden, posted the special moment on Instagram, showing her dad in a sharp blue suit.
In the clip, Biden rang the bell proudly as doctors and nurses applauded.
Ashley wrote: “Rung the bell! Thank you to the incredible doctors, nurses, and staff at Penn Medicine. We are so grateful!”
She also uploaded a photo of Biden posing with his doctor, plus a family picture with Jill, Natalie, and Hunter Biden II.
“Dad has been so damn brave throughout his treatment. Grateful,” Ashley added.
A Powerful Tradition
“Ringing the bell” is a tradition for cancer patients dating back to 1996.
According to MD Anderson Cancer Center, it began when U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Irve Le Moyne finished treatment.
He told his doctor he wanted to ring a bell “when the job was done,” echoing a Navy tradition.
Le Moyne donated his brass bell, which still hangs at the center alongside a plaque inscribed with his poem “Ringing Out.”
It reads: “Ring this bell / Three times well / Its toll to clearly say / My treatment’s done / This course is run / And I am on my way!”
The custom has since spread worldwide, symbolizing the end of treatment and hope for recovery.
Biden’s Health Battle
Back in May 2025, Biden’s office revealed his diagnosis.
He had an aggressive form of prostate cancer that spread to his bones.
Thankfully, the cancer was hormone-sensitive, meaning it could be managed with treatment.
Radiation therapy began shortly after, concluding on October 20, according to ABC News.
Doctors have not yet confirmed if further therapy will be necessary.
Hunter Biden spoke openly about his father’s health on podcaster Andrew Callaghan’s show in July 2025.
He said: “They can treat it, but it’s not curable. The one thing about my dad is that he will never complain. Sometimes, I wish he would… But he just keeps going.”
More Surgeries And Setbacks
In September, Biden also underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer.
A spokesperson confirmed the procedure after Inside Edition published footage of him leaving church with a bandaged forehead.
The added surgery only fueled more speculation about his health.
But through it all, his family insist his spirit hasn’t wavered.
Hunter said: “I think people think it’s an exaggeration. My dad does not go a day without leaving me a message by phone or by text.”
He added: “The lesson he learned from when he lost my mom and my sister is that you will have a day in your worst moment, like he did, in which you won’t be able to pick up the phone and call that person ever again.”
Hunter closed with a moving tribute: “All I know is this: I’m more proud to be my dad’s son than anything in my life. I truly mean that.”
A Symbol Of Strength
For Biden, ringing the bell wasn’t just about finishing treatment—it was about resilience.
Family, faith, and persistence have been constants throughout his life, from personal tragedy to political challenges.
This latest battle is no different.
While his future care remains uncertain, the moment captured by Ashley reflected hope and gratitude.
Whatever comes next, Biden’s determination is clear.
His smile after ringing that bell said it all.
Featured image credit: instagram/@ashleyblazerbiden
