King Charles

Anniebach

Leaving for Sandringham today,his nose was red his eyes watery, perhaps after treatment, I don’t know

I read somewhere, a while back, that he suffers from Rosacea which is an inflammatory skin condition and can effect the nose and eyes. It's worsened by either hot or cold temperatures and - emotional stress.

That might have been the cause of his appearance.

Dickens thank you, it explains much, i looked at the papers and definitely red nose and watery eyes

I thought it more likely he’d been emotional having just seen his son Prince Harry his ‘darling boy’. I bet tears flowed for many reasons. The King is only human at the end of the day.

Charles has always been rather florid looking.
If the cancer has just been found, and was discovered almost by chance, there is no reason he should look poorly.
That will probably happen as chemo begins its cumulative effects. (If he is having chemo)

Elegran

Callistemon21

Casdon

SheepyIzzy

As per expected some of you dislike my post, well, so what? I have stated a simple fact that within days (according to the news) DAYS!!! Cancer was diagnosed and treatment started! Very lucky isnt he? DAYS!! My mum is STILL waiting for a consultation from a specialist (will be 2 years in March), we've had a 2nd specialist look at the case and apologise for the delay, she'll look into it and refer her...... We're still waiting! I've broken down on phone to GP about this, she's apologised, promised she would look into it....... We're still waiting.

Now if mum had HRH in front of her name, then she would be seen straight away.

That's all I meant, privilege gets you treated extra faster.

I’m not sure you understand how the NHS works SheepyIzzy. If you undergo an operation and a cancer is discovered you are prioritised for treatment, you jump to the top of the list because it is a definitive diagnosis. That isn’t exclusive to kings, or people receiving private treatment.

Quite right, Casdon.

Two years waiting to see a Consultant if cancer is suspected?
I'm afraid I find that unbelievable.

I find it hard to believe too, Callistemon. I had an appointment to see a consultant within a week of my GP suspecting that it was cancer, and so did my late husband. Each of us was in theatre for surgery two weeks after diagnosis, and my husband started chemotherapy (mine was judged not to need chemo or radiotherapy) as soon as his surgery wound was healed The only thing that could have been speeded up was him recognising his symptoms earlier - which he fatally failed to do - and seeing his GP. I have never heard of anyone who had to wait for two years for diagnosis.

This is from www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer/

Waiting times

Accurately diagnosing cancer can take weeks or months. As cancer often develops slowly over several years, waiting for a few weeks will not usually impact on the effectiveness of treatment.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has produced referral guidelines for suspected cancer.
You should not have to wait more than 2 weeks to see a specialist if your GP suspects you have cancer and urgently refers you.
In cases where cancer has been confirmed, you should not have to wait more than 31 days from the decision to treat to the start of treatment.
NHS England has more detailed statistics on cancer waiting times

And read this, about new changes to those times:-

news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/17/breaking-down-nhs-englands-changes-in-standards-for-cancer-care/

I am very puzzled about the experience you are having about your Mum. My GP suspected oesophageal cancer when I spoke to her on the phone recently. She fast tracked me for an urgent endoscopy which I had after 8 days of speaking to her and this at a time when NHS waiting lists are at an all-time high.

No wonder the King has retreated to Sandringham, at least while he's there he won't be on public view where every blemish, sneeze, walking briskly, walking stiffly, smiling, not smiling and so on is reported and commented upon and analysed by all and sundry. He needs peace and quiet not scrutiny.

Sky news has a reporter standing in the wilds of Sandringham

The bitter winds in Norfolk have been enough to give anyone a red nose and red eyes.

Sarnia, I do hope the outcome of your endoscopy was good news. Thinking of you .

I doubt any reporter will get so much as a glimpse of the King, so his red nose and watery eyes will have to go unreported or fabricated. Sky news are good at that.

I spoke of those, thank god my knowledge of any treatment for
cancer is nil,

Best of luck to him is what I say. Cancer of any sort if piggin' awful for anyone of any age to get it. His mum had it and various others and Sarah Ferguson has skin cancer and breast cancer at the same time.

I wish him and Sarah well.

We have visited Sandringham Estate many times, and whilst I find the house fascinating (small rooms compared to other royal residences) I find the gardens extremely calming and therapeutic.

I hope the King and Queen are left in peace to enjoy the surroundings and that the church is closed to the public in order for them to have the chance to pray in solitude if that is possible.

Whilst I don't wish any ill on Charles, I do understand anybody who hasn't had the wonderful treatment he's had on the NHS feeling somewhat resentful.

I too feel sorry for King Charles, as I do everyone coping with cancer. And also the family, who will be very worried too. It's a dreadful stressful time.

My own sister is going through the worry of lung cancer. She had her treatment in May/June last year, and is still waiting for a scan to see if the treatment has worked. True.

Gosh Annie in that respect you have been lucky. Our family have had three close members affected by this horrible disease. My stepfather and much loved first cousin sadly didn't survive, however my DH was diagnosed with P.C some 12 years ago, and with treatment and a fair wind has survived. Even now though, he still has a 6 monthly blood test just to be sure, which is still slightly scary. Thank goodness for the NHS, which have been, and are brilliant. Thinking of your sister nadateturbe with fingers crossed.

It’s anxiety on steroids.

Sarnia
Sending you best wishes

jaberwok not my parents or grandparents, to date no siblings,
6 monthly blood test, may they continue to get ok results x

My husband had excellent, swift treatment and after care after his cancer diagnosis in the NHS. We couldn't have asked for better. Ten years in remission now 🤞 after a horrible time.

I’m sure we all wish King Charles a speedy recovery and everyone who has this terrible disease.

I wish the King well, especially having been through a Cancer diagnosis with late DH. Cancer is no respecter of people whoever they are or their situation, it is a terrifying dignosis.

Thank you Jaberwok.
Your family have been indeed been fortunate where cancer is concerned Anniebach.

It's good that he was open about having a cancer diagnosis but telling the public no more leads to speculation as to where the cancer is, what stage and what treatment. Sort of private but not! Personally I wish that the media would stop taking up time speculating: you can't turn on the TV or radio without it being referred to.

Sorry, I'm half asleep today Jaberwok. Just reread your post. I'm sorry about your stepfather and cousin si sad Your husband is very lucky to have survived OC. Our NHS is winder

Oh dear, you can tell I'm not very well. Our NHS is wonderful once we access the treatment. And it must be an anxious time when he gets his six monthly test.