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The king has cancer

584 replies

TheBayLady · 05/02/2024 18:01

Wow. What a shock

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MidnightSerenader · 05/02/2024 21:38

DistinguishedSocialCommenator · 05/02/2024 20:31

ok -Update just read sky news

"Palace states its not prostate cancer."

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LOL, ‘update’.

You dont need to update us, we all already knew it wasn’t prostate cancer and were telling you! Grin

penjil · 05/02/2024 21:36

QuestionableMouse · 05/02/2024 18:02

Got a credible source for that?

🙄

mayorofcasterbridge · 05/02/2024 21:36

DistinguishedSocialCommenator · 05/02/2024 20:13

FFS

STOP the OT rubbish and talk about what the thread is about - it should be in the Royal forums

I understand our king has prostate cancer. Whilst no cancer of any form is not good news, prostate cancer often is slow evolving and by all accounts the docs were aware of his enlarged prostate - they caught VERY, very early

Wishing our King Charles a speedy recovery!

He does NOT have prostate cancer!!!

NerrSnerr · 05/02/2024 21:36

SinnerBoy · 05/02/2024 21:34

For goodness sake, he has the same disease the almost almost all men of 65+ have an die with, not of. My uncle had it for over 20 years and died when he was 86.

How do you know what kind of cancer he has?

doilooklikeicare · 05/02/2024 21:35

CreativeAccounting · 05/02/2024 21:34

You’re despicable. And obsessed. It’s Harry’s father ffs. Of course he wants to see him.

Is this aimed at anyone particular?

William?

Kate?

Camilla?

mayorofcasterbridge · 05/02/2024 21:34

SendOver · 05/02/2024 20:09

I feel more sympathy for the ordinary man in the street being diagnosed with cancer than I do him.

You needed to post to let everyone know how heartless you are? Bully for you.

ismu · 05/02/2024 21:34

@namethisbird I think Harry's visit and the mysterious disclosure are not good omens.
People with all kinds of cancer can do paperwork, they're not bed bound

Viviennemary · 05/02/2024 21:34

A form of cancer? Is that usual medi speak. Or does it mean something like leukaemia.

SinnerBoy · 05/02/2024 21:34

For goodness sake, he has the same disease the almost almost all men of 65+ have an die with, not of. My uncle had it for over 20 years and died when he was 86.

doilooklikeicare · 05/02/2024 21:34

CreativeAccounting · 05/02/2024 21:34

You’re despicable. And obsessed. It’s Harry’s father ffs. Of course he wants to see him.

Are you ok?

CreativeAccounting · 05/02/2024 21:34

You’re despicable. And obsessed. It’s Harry’s father ffs. Of course he wants to see him.

doilooklikeicare · 05/02/2024 21:33

ismu · 05/02/2024 21:30

I think it's more serious than is being disclosed, possibly leukaemia or similar unfortunately. Charles probably has extremely regular checks for blood count, polyps etc and so it would need to be something with a fairly rapid onset. Don't think it's looking too good sadly.

You've no idea and are totally projecting...

I'll not start worrying about a black veil just yet!

namethisbird · 05/02/2024 21:33

ismu · 05/02/2024 21:30

I think it's more serious than is being disclosed, possibly leukaemia or similar unfortunately. Charles probably has extremely regular checks for blood count, polyps etc and so it would need to be something with a fairly rapid onset. Don't think it's looking too good sadly.

What are you basing this on?
the statement from BP references HMK still undertaking state business and official paperwork. My interpretation is that he is under going chemotherapy and he has had early intervention.

NerrSnerr · 05/02/2024 21:33

Ok so this thread has decided he has prostate cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, skin cancer, bowel cancer, leukaemia. Any others I have missed? All spoken with authority as if the posters know, with the little information given.

Let him disclose as much or little as he wants. It's his health.

ismu · 05/02/2024 21:30

I think it's more serious than is being disclosed, possibly leukaemia or similar unfortunately. Charles probably has extremely regular checks for blood count, polyps etc and so it would need to be something with a fairly rapid onset. Don't think it's looking too good sadly.

JenniferBooth · 05/02/2024 21:28

Horrible news but ITV news went on about this for a full hour and a half. They kept repeating it..............like Jive Bunny

Noangelbuthavingfun · 05/02/2024 21:28

Think there's a chance its very early stages bladder cancer... treatment for prostate will pick up bladder issues as closely linked. Wishing him well soon and a speedy recovery

doilooklikeicare · 05/02/2024 21:28

@Jessforless karma is a lot of utter bollocks!

It's good karma, my fucking arse'

FluffyFanny · 05/02/2024 21:27

I've had cancer treatment on the NHS and definitely felt like everything they has was thrown my way.

I very much doubt he'll be treated while others are left to die with the same condition. It just doesn't work like that. There are set treatments for different kinds of cancer- that is why treatment for cancer is no better for private patients than the NHS. And it's usually the same specialists treating both sets of patients anyway. The only difference is that private hospitals are more comfortable and you get your own room and nicer food.

Viviennemary · 05/02/2024 21:25

Cloudbuggi · 05/02/2024 19:17

Money doesn't stop you dying of cancer. Look at Steve Jobs, alongside all the other extremely rich people who have died of cancer.

Absolutely. Money did not stop Paul MCartneys wife Linda dying at a relatively young age.

2dogsandabudgie · 05/02/2024 21:24

SkulkHollow - Cancer doesn't discriminate between rich and poor people. If caught early enough it can be successfully treated, if not and it has spread and a person is diagnosed as terminal no amount of money will change that.

MolkosTeenageAngst · 05/02/2024 21:21

Oh well.

SkulkHollow · 05/02/2024 21:18

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Not caring about one particular person being ill doesn't make me a cunt. I don't want him to be ill, he's a human being after all, but I don't believe he deserves any particular special treatment when people I do care about are being failed by the system which is currently focusing every possible resource his way.

There are lots of people who are sick you don't care about. Are you a thundering, callous cunt too?

Jessforless · 05/02/2024 21:17

SkulkHollow · 05/02/2024 20:47

Honestly, I don't care.

My mum has been on a waiting list for over a year for major heart surgery while her quality of life gets worse every day.

Meanwhile some unelected spoilt rich man gets right to the front of the queue and blanket media coverage. Yeah, I don't want anyone to get ill but why should I give a fuck about Charles being sick?

That’s awful for you and I don’t wish anyone this…

But I think just good wishes are good karma and the facts are, someone’s dad and someone’s husband and someone’s grandad has been diagnosed with cancer. It’s very sad, and it’s okay to say that.

CrappySack · 05/02/2024 21:16

FluffyFanny · 05/02/2024 21:09

Nobody believes he was appointed by God. The RF are rich, that is why they are in a position of power. They have historical wealth and are all descended from nobility. They would still be rich and get private treatment even if we abolished the monarchy.

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This.

I wonder if passiveconstellation feels the same about everyone with inherited wealth or just the RF?