Charles III suffering from cancer: diagnosis, stage, treatments… what we know about the king's state of health

Charles III suffering from cancer: diagnosis, stage, treatments... what we know about the king's state of health

British ruler Charles III had recently been admitted to hospital for prostate surgery. ANDY RAIN – EPA/MAXPPP

British sovereign Charles III, who was recently admitted to The London Clinic hospital in London for prostate surgery, is suffering from cancer. nbsp;

He was admitted, Friday February 2, 2024, to The London Clinic hospital, in London, for a prostate operation. The royal family informed this Monday, February 5, that King Charles III was suffering from cancer, without specifying its nature.

A form of cancer

The diagnosis was made during this operation, according to Buckingham Palace. Doctors advised the king to suspend his public activities. The nature of the cancer from which Charles III suffers has not yet been clarified but it is not prostate cancer, according to a royal source.

At 75, the British sovereign last week underwent a "corrective procedure" for an enlarged prostate and spent three nights in the hospital.

On this occasion, "another area of ​​concern was noted" by the doctors. "subsequent tests" then made it possible to'"identify a form of cancer& quot;, according to the Buckingham Palace press release, published on the official X account of the royal family.

He "will continue to take care of state affairs"

The king will now follow "a program of regular treatments"in order to fight the disease, says Buckingham Palace. He "will continue to take care of state affairs" despite his care.

"The King is grateful to his medical team for their rapid intervention, which was made possible thanks to the hospital procedure he recently followed , adds the royal family. He remains entirely positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to public office as soon as possible."

Harry goes to visit his father

Charles III himself would have informed his two sons, Harry and William, of his cancer according to The Sun. If Prince William has not yet reacted publicly to the announcement, Harry is going to visit his father, reports in particular < em>BFM. For security reasons, details of his trip to the United Kingdom have not been released.

"Avoid speculation"

The official statement from the royal family indicates that  Charles III "has chosen to share his diagnosis in order to avoid speculation" and "in the hope that this can help the public understand all those around the world affected by cancer& quot;.

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