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doctor And health charity praised King on Saturday Charles III In giving public information about his cancer treatment, he said that his call for people to get tested for the disease could save lives.
In a very personal video statement, British Monarch acknowledged that a cancer diagnosis can feel “overwhelming”, but said catching the disease early provides a “priceless gift of hope”.
Here’s what to know about King’s position and his message.
A royal health update
The 77-year-old king said in a statement broadcast Friday that his treatment schedule would be cut short in the new year, “thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and following the orders of ‘doctors’.”
She encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs such as those for breast, bowel and cervical cancer offered by the UK Public Health Service.
“Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives,” King said in statements broadcast during the “Stand Up to Cancer” telethon on TV station Channel 4. He said that catching the disease early allowed him “to live a full and active life even during treatment.”
Charles has received outpatient treatment for almost two years. Buckingham Palace did not say whether the king’s condition was improving, but his treatment was moving into a “precautionary phase” and his condition would be monitored to ensure his continued recovery.
Diagnosed in 2024
Charles announced in February 2024 that he had been diagnosed with cancer, and, breaking centuries of secrecy regarding royal health, he has spoken out about the disease, using his story to promote cancer awareness and treatment.
However, there are limits to openness. King has not disclosed what type of cancer he has or what type of treatment he is receiving. The palace said this was a deliberate decision to ensure that their message reached the widest audience possible.
King was diagnosed with cancer after treatment for an enlarged prostate. While doctors had ruled out prostate cancer, palace officials said last year that tests had revealed “a separate issue of concern.”
Charles suspended his public appearances for almost two months following the diagnosis. Since returning to the public, he has visited cancer treatment centers across the country and shared stories with fellow patients.
setting an example
British cancer charities said the number of people seeking information about cancer had increased after the king revealed he was undergoing treatment.
“I know from experience that a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming,” he said in his video statement. “Yet I also know that early detection is the key that can transform the treatment journey, giving medical teams precious time – and, to their patients, the priceless gift of hope.”
Gemma Peters, chief executive at the charity Macmillan Cancer SupportSaid: “We are incredibly grateful to His Majesty the King for continuing to share his experience of cancer with such openness and honesty.”
Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of the charity Cancer Research UK, wished the King well and said that “when public figures talk openly about their cancer diagnosis, it can inspire others to check their health.”
The King’s authorized biographer, broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby, said the statement was “a remarkable thing for a King to do.”
“It takes courage and the fact that he came out and did it will save lives,” Dimbleby said.
The Princess of Wales, who announced her own cancer diagnosis six weeks after her father-in-law, has also given an update on her treatment. Kate, 43, announced in January that her cancer was in remission.
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