King Charles

semperfidelis

I do feel concerned for King Charles, as for anyone else with cancer. But Charles is receiving his treatment about three days after diagnosis. How many more have been on waiting lists for months/years waiting for cancer treatment?

Please could you give us a number because I do not believe that is true.

An investigation, histology, scan and an operation all within about 54 hours on the NHS.

She was also William's mother angelbreeze.

angelbreeze

Like the stress Charles caused Harrys mother .... and the rest. People have short memories when it comes to this family.

No short memories on here, just a sense of the appropriate.

You don’t sit on an NHS waiting list for months, let alone years, if cancer is suspected or diagnosed.

angelbreeze

Like the stress Charles caused Harrys mother .... and the rest. People have short memories when it comes to this family.

Yes, he did but this isn't the thread for bringing all this back up...and I have very strong views about his behaviour! The man has got cancer and nobody deserves that. Regardless of his past, surely we can find it in ourselves to wish him a speedy recovery.

I do feel concerned for King Charles, as for anyone else with cancer. But Charles is receiving his treatment about three days after diagnosis. How many more have been on waiting lists for months/years waiting for cancer treatment?

Is this an appropriate time and place to say that?

Anniebach

Sky news has a reporter standing in the wilds of Sandringham

On the news this morning it showed there were dozens of reporters and cameramen hanging around the gates of Sandringham. I find that quite disturbing, what are they hoping for? A picture of the King looking frail, perhaps bald after chemo? Don't think I could be a Royal for anything such an invasion of privacy.

Like the stress Charles caused Harrys mother .... and the rest. People have short memories when it comes to this family.

I am always sad to hear about anyone's diagnosis of a horrible illness but I tend to agree that there is already too much coverage on this issue.

BBC News didn't seem to be as extensive as ITV News which went on for a whole hour.

We don't take a daily newspaper.

I haven't read all the thread but noticed that Helen says she is leaving Gransnet because she doesn't agree with some of the posts she has read on this and other topics. She, in particular, took offence at coolcoco's comments.

The vast majority of posters on this thread have made very mild comments re this topic but obviously some people have different views. I am always sad to hear about anyone's diagnosis of a horrible illness but I tend to agree that there is already too much coverage on this issue.

If you find a site that absolutely mirrors all of your views and values, I should think it would be very dull - and actually I think it would be rather sinister. Sometimes I believe we need to listen to views that are not in line with our own, however annoying or distasteful they may feel to us.
Also, self-censorship often occurs when people are afraid to voice their honest opinions because they may be criticised, ridiculed or ganged up on. This is how authoritarian leaders seize more and more power until almost everyone remains silent.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Sarnia
Sending you best wishes

It’s anxiety on steroids.

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.

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.

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.

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.