Major announcement regarding Joe Biden's cancer

The 82-year-old was all smiles as he rang the traditional brass bell, a symbol of hope and strength for patients finishing their treatment.

His daughter, Ashley Biden, captured the heartwarming scene on her Instagram stories.

Dressed in a sharp blue suit and tie, Biden stood 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 shared a family photo showing her father alongside Jill Biden and two of his grandchildren, Natalie and Robert «Hunter» Biden II, the children of his late son, Beau.

«Dad has been so damn brave throughout his treatment. Grateful,» Ashley captioned.

«Ringing the bell» has become a cherished ritual among cancer survivors.

The custom began in 1996 at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center when U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Irve Le Moyne, after completing radiation therapy, donated a brass bell to be used by others finishing their journey.

His words, now engraved on a plaque, continue to inspire countless patients:
«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!»

For many, the sound of the bell represents more than the end of treatment - it's the beginning of recovery, resilience, and renewed life.

Biden's moment, surrounded by loved ones and caregivers, captured that spirit perfectly.

His quiet smile, applause from the medical team, and the joyful chime of the bell reminded everyone watching that hope is a powerful medicine.