King Charles diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatment
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and is stepping back from public duties, Buckingham Palace has said.
The announcement comes after the monarch, 75, underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate last month.
It is not connected with his recent surgery and is not prostate cancer, but doctors spotted it during the procedure, which saw him spend three nights at private London clinic.
President Joe Biden said he was “concerned” about the King and hope to speak with him soon, “God willing”.
Earlier this week, the monarch was seen waving and walking with the Queen by his side on his first public outing since the treatment.
On Sunday, Charles was pictured attending a church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, giving a smile and wave to photographers outside.
He left with Queen Camilla just hours after the Princess of Wales was discharged from the same hospital after having had abdominal surgery nearly two weeks earlier.
Everything we know so far about the King’s diagnosis
What type of cancer has the King been diagnosed with?
The King has been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer. Buckingham Palace said that during Charles’ recent procedure for a benign prostate enlargement a “separate issue of concern” was noted.
What kind of diagnostic tests were performed?
Details of the type of test have not been divulged but diagnostic tests for cancer can involve blood tests, scans and biopsies.
The palace has confirmed that Charles started “a schedule of regular treatments” but did not give any further details.
The King is still able to “undertake state business and official paperwork as usual”, officials said.
They added that he remains wholly positive about his treatment” and “looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible”.
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The statement in full released on Monday afternoon read: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted.”
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This latest health issue comes after the 75-year-old was admitted to the London Clinic – a private hospital near Regent’s Park – in January to undergo a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.
Prior to his cancer diagnosis, the king’s health issues have included contracting Covid-19 at the beginning of the pandemic, being knocked unconscious after being thrown from his horse while playing polo, and narrowly escaping an avalanche that killed a close friend.
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The illness is unconnected with his recent treatment and is not prostate cancer, but it was spotted by doctors at The London Clinic, a private healthcare facility where he spent three nights before being discharged on 29 January.
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The Duke of Sussex has spoken with King Charles III about his cancer diagnosis and will travel to the UK to see him in the coming days, a source close to Prince Harry has said.
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What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?
The announcement that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing unrelated treatment for an enlarged prostate has sparked interest in what is an extremely common condition among older men – and concerns around it.
About half of men in their 50s have enlarged prostates and that prevalence climbs to more than 80 per cent of men by the time they reach age 80.
It’s a common result of aging, said Dr. Stephen Nakada, a University of Wisconsin urologist.
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Archbishop of York: Diagnosis comes as a ‘shock’
Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York, said the king’s cancer diagnosis had come as “a bit of a shock”.
“Please join me in praying for His Majesty the King and all the Royal Family. May he and all who suffer with cancer know the healing presence of God’s love,” he said on X.
Alexander Butler5 February 2024 20:54
Tens of thousands diagnosed with cancer while being tested for another condition – like King Charles
Tens of thousands of patients are diagnosed with cancer while they are being tested for another condition, just like King Charles, The Independent’s health correspondent Rebecca Thomas reports.
Latest figures show more than 27,000 people were being treated for cancer on the NHS after having what’s known as an incidental diagnosis – when the condition is found during testing or treatment for something else.
On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and would be stepping back from public duties.
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