King Charles Diagnosed With Cancer: Here's What We Know
King Charles III of Britain has been diagnosed with cancer and will temporarily step back from public engagements while undergoing treatment, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.
King Charles III of Britain has been diagnosed with cancer and will temporarily step back from public engagements while undergoing treatment, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.
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The 75-year-old monarch previously spent three nights hospitalized last month for a procedure related to an enlarged prostate. During that time, however, doctors identified "a separate issue of concern," which subsequent tests confirmed as cancer.
"His Majesty has today commenced a regular treatment schedule," the Palace statement said. "While doctors have advised him to postpone public-facing duties during this time, he will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual."
A statement from Buckingham Palace: https://t.co/zmYuaWBKw6
¡ª The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 5, 2024
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The statement emphasized the King's gratitude for his medical team's "swift intervention" and expressed his "wholly positive" outlook on the treatment. He hopes to return to full public duty soon.
King Charles chose to share his diagnosis publicly to address potential speculation and "assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak offered his well wishes on social media, stating, "Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. I have no doubt he'll be back to full strength in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him well."
Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery.
¡ª Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 5, 2024
I have no doubt he¡¯ll be back to full strength in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him well. https://t.co/W4qe806gmv
Not just Sunak, even UK's opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer wished the King well ¡°On behalf of the Labour Party, I wish His Majesty all the very best for his recovery. We look forward to seeing him back to swift full health.¡±
On behalf of the Labour Party, I wish His Majesty all the very best for his recovery.
¡ª Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) February 5, 2024
We look forward to seeing him back to swift full health.
King Charles took over the throne back in September 2022 after the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Basic treatments for cancer
While every kind of cancer is unique and it is important to know which kind is it, here are some basic treatments for the same:
Surgery: It aims to remove the cancerous tissue directly. Can be curative in early stages or combined with other treatments.
Chemotherapy: Powerful drugs delivered through injection or pills to kill cancer cells throughout the body. Effective but can have side effects.
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Radiation therapy: High-energy beams used to target and destroy cancer cells in a specific area. Can be curative or shrink tumors before surgery.
Targeted therapy: Drugs designed to attack specific weaknesses in cancer cells, causing less harm to healthy cells than chemotherapy.
Immunotherapy: Boosts the body's own immune system to fight cancer cells. A rapidly developing field with promising results.
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