King Charles III diagnosed with cancer
King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.
King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace.
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According to the BBC website, 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.
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible”.
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He will postpone his public engagements and it is expected other senior royals will help to stand in for him during his treatment.
No further details are being shared on the stage of cancer or a prognosis.
For many types of cancer, the chance of getting it increases with age. UK figures suggest, on average each year, more than a third (36%) of new cancer cases were in people aged 75 and over.
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