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King Charles

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TinSoldier Mon 05-Feb-24 18:12:12

From BBC:

It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.

The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement the King began "regular treatments" on Monday.

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 05-Feb-24 18:11:06

So do I. He is our Head of State so of course it will dominate the news. I don’t know what’s toadying about it.

henetha Mon 05-Feb-24 18:10:10

I agree Sparklefizz. Far better to be open and therefore encourage others to get checked.
Huge sympathy to the King for this setback and I wish him all the very best for full recovery. And to all who have cancer.

Anniebach Mon 05-Feb-24 18:09:31

I so hope he will be treated successfully

BlueBelle Mon 05-Feb-24 18:09:04

Don’t agree coolcoco the amount of men who went for testing after he spoke out about his enlarged prostrate can only be a positive
Just because you don’t wish to know doesn’t mean the rest of the country shouldn’t know
I m not a Royalist at all but as a human being I wish him all the best in the world

CoolCoco Mon 05-Feb-24 18:08:21

Ok to be open but can’t stand all the speculation, blathering on about who is taking over his duties etc This shouldn’t dominate the news. This is just toadying.

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 05-Feb-24 18:07:30

There would be speculation about why he wasn’t undertaking engagements. Good for him being so open about it. I hope he can be treated successfully.

Sparklefizz Mon 05-Feb-24 18:06:49

It will encourage people to get themselves checked. Well done to him for being so open.

Whitewavemark2 Mon 05-Feb-24 18:03:54

Yes I’ve just seen that.

Always a miserable diagnoses for anyone.

CoolCoco Mon 05-Feb-24 18:03:50

I don’t think this should be headline news. I don’t wish to know. Now we’ll have loads of speculation about his treatment etc. Should be private.

BlueBelle Mon 05-Feb-24 18:01:42

It’s just been on the news that Charles has cancer and is not taking any duties for now