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King charles People are urged to participate in this cancer Screening, such as He spoke openly about his own diagnosis,
77 year old King He said that he was deeply troubled to know that at least 90 lakh people in Britain are not familiar with modern technology. cancer Screening available to them, warning of missed opportunities.
In a private message issued on Friday In support of stand up to cancerHe announced that his own treatment would be withdrawn in the new year, which he called a “personal blessing” after an “overwhelming” journey.
Leading cancer charity Cancer Research UK said King’s candor about her experiences battling the disease “may inspire others to check their health and talk to a GP if anything is worrying them”.
charles It was revealed that he was diagnosed with a form of cancer in February 2024. While Buckingham Palace has not specified what type of cancer he has, officials said it was discovered after treatment for an enlarged prostate raised “a separate issue of concern.”
In his address, which was recorded at Clarence House two weeks ago, the King urged Britons to overcome “embarrassment” and make use of screening programmes, warning that early detection is “key”.
Here’s everything you need to know about getting cancer screening,
Do I need cancer screening?
In his broadcast, King unveiled a new national screening checker that allows people to check their eligibility online.
The checker provided by Cancer Research UK can be accessed stand up to cancer website Here,
Cancer Research UK warns that the checker does not provide medical advice and should be used for information purposes only.
How can I get tested for cancer?
Eligible people are usually invited automatically cancer screening Programmes, which are run by the NHS and the Public Health Agency (PHA) in the UK and Northern Ireland.
But the screening checker can be used to see if you are eligible to participate in national programs.
If eligible, Cancer Research UK says you will receive a screening invitation in the post explaining the test and the pros and cons, helping you decide whether to proceed.
It warns that while cancer screening saves thousands of lives every year, the tests are not perfect and there are some risks involved in taking part.
The charity explains that cancer screening is for people with no symptoms, with the aim of detecting the disease at an early stage when treatment is more likely to be successful, or even prevent it from developing in the first place.
What if I have symptoms?
Cancer Research UK advises people with symptoms or health concerns to contact their GP.
Checkers and cancer screenings are not for people who have symptoms.
If you’ve noticed anything unusual or that concerns you, the charity urges you not to wait to be screened but to speak to your doctor as soon as possible, even if you’ve only recently had a screening.
It says: “They will want to hear from you and not have you waste their time. In most cases, it won’t be cancer, but if it is, detecting it at an early stage can make a real difference.”