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The king has cancer

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TheBayLady · 05/02/2024 18:01

Wow. What a shock

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Itsdifferentnow · 05/02/2024 20:50

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!

It's not prostate cancer.

It is not connected with his recent surgery and is not prostate cancer.

It was noticed when he underwent his medical procedure for an enlarged prostate.

The cancer is a separate issue. He has begun 'a series of regular treatments'.

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?

Mummyoflittledragon · 05/02/2024 20:45

I wish Charles a speedy recovery. He is our head of state. Of course he should have the best treatment… we all should.

Advice400 · 05/02/2024 20:44

I do hope they've caught it early because of the way they've found it via treatment for a separate issue. Although I'm sure the treatment will be brutal, as most of them are.

Itsdifferentnow · 05/02/2024 20:44

He has been so good about telling everyone that he went for prostate treatment so that men would be encouraged to go forward for treatment.

I am so sorry the cancer has been found. I understand it is not in the prostate. This is almost a pity since one would think it might respond well to treatment if it were there. At least it has been seen early, I hope, since it was noticed during his operation, so it may be possible to get rid of it without too much discomfort.

I hope it is an early stage and the King will respond well to treatment.

RingOnAString · 05/02/2024 20:43

Shootin · 05/02/2024 20:20

This

You can feel sorry for multiple
people with cancer. You don’t have to just feel sorry for those people who have less money. It’s okay to have sympathy with people in different situations.

Why is it when there are issues for the royals someone always has to declare they don’t care because the royals have access to xyz? I’m not a particular royalist but Jesus.

fleurneige · 05/02/2024 20:42

Annoying to have 2 threads on this- could they be merged, please

Emotionalsupportviper · 05/02/2024 20:41

NOTANUM · 05/02/2024 20:39

Wishing your DIL and anyone going through a new cancer diagnosis well 🙏

Thank you.

Not trying to derail the thread, but it's worrying and I appreciate all good thoughts, even if not expressed on the thread.

FoxtrotSkarloey · 05/02/2024 20:40

SisterMichaelsHabit · 05/02/2024 19:06

I wish him well and I hope he makes a good recovery.

I do think people need to stop banging the drum on this thread about how amazing the NHS is for cancer though based on one person they know. It's been well-documented the UK has some of the worst survival rates in the world for some cancers, and there are many people whose cancer treatment got chucked out of the window during Covid. It's not fair on those suffering from shit access to healthcare in the postcode lottery to say we all get amazing healthcare in the UK. Some people really do wait 6 months or a year for diagnosis before that fast treatment they always trot out in the NHS PR. The wait time to diagnosis is what kills a lot of people because cancer is easier to treat with better survival rates when caught early.

I can understand why some are annoyed about this. They are basically being told their life is worth less than someone else's due to structural inequalities they can't do anything about.

None of that is HRH's fault though and I really wish the best outcome for him.

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100% this. It feels for many like the worst of the battle is getting to a GP and the various other hoops to get to a diagnosis.

Because if it hadn't been so damn hard my Dad would probably still be alive. Bladder cancer, for those of you trotting out how treatable it is, and not an iota of a symptom until eight months before he died. But four months to get a diagnosis.

the80sweregreat · 05/02/2024 20:40

Daily Mail comments pages have blamed Harry and Meghan for ' stress they have caused him '
I'm sure one of their journalists will have a dig at them both eventually in the coming weeks
Depressing , but I can see it happening

NOTANUM · 05/02/2024 20:39

Emotionalsupportviper · 05/02/2024 20:37

Same here (I'm in the NE). DiL has had confirmation of breast cancer, poor girl, but things are moving very quickly as regards treatment programme.

We are all praying for her - and if anyone on here (of any faith, or none) would join us, I'd be so grateful to you.

Many thanks.

Wishing your DIL and anyone going through a new cancer diagnosis well 🙏

Americano75 · 05/02/2024 20:37

Haven't RTFT but has anyone managed to get a dig in at/blame Meghan/Harry/ both?

Skye99 · 05/02/2024 20:37

Abouttimeforanamechange · 05/02/2024 19:56

The first thing I did when I saw this thread title, was hit google.

No need even to Google. The BBC has it's failings, but if I want confirmation of a major news story, I go straight there.

As for whether the King is a force for good, the Prince's Trust, which was entirely his own initiative, initially funded with money he earned though his service wth the Royal Navy, has helped thousands (tens of thousands?) of young people.

His passionate interest in environmental issues has been helping to raise awareness for decades, since long before most people had heard of climate change.

He loves gardens, music and art, all of which are good things, and commissions new work.

Totally agree.

Emotionalsupportviper · 05/02/2024 20:37

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Same here (I'm in the NE). DiL has had confirmation of breast cancer, poor girl, but things are moving very quickly as regards treatment programme.

We are all praying for her - and if anyone on here (of any faith, or none) would join us, I'd be so grateful to you.

Many thanks.

QuestionableMouse · 05/02/2024 20:37

SisterMichaelsHabit · 05/02/2024 19:06

I wish him well and I hope he makes a good recovery.

I do think people need to stop banging the drum on this thread about how amazing the NHS is for cancer though based on one person they know. It's been well-documented the UK has some of the worst survival rates in the world for some cancers, and there are many people whose cancer treatment got chucked out of the window during Covid. It's not fair on those suffering from shit access to healthcare in the postcode lottery to say we all get amazing healthcare in the UK. Some people really do wait 6 months or a year for diagnosis before that fast treatment they always trot out in the NHS PR. The wait time to diagnosis is what kills a lot of people because cancer is easier to treat with better survival rates when caught early.

I can understand why some are annoyed about this. They are basically being told their life is worth less than someone else's due to structural inequalities they can't do anything about.

None of that is HRH's fault though and I really wish the best outcome for him.

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This is very well said and sums up what I couldn't quite put into words.

vodkaredbullgirl · 05/02/2024 20:35

Galatine · 05/02/2024 20:30

I have had prostate problems for many years but do not have cancer. Google BPH, and stop commenting on medical issues you have no knowledge of.

Like I have said I GOT IT WRONG OK 🙄

I do have some medical knowledge thanks.

Emotionalsupportviper · 05/02/2024 20:35

TheBayLady · 05/02/2024 18:05

I think Edward looks ill too. This is so unsettling

Yes.

Edward has looked increasingly frail for a long while.

Longma · 05/02/2024 20:32

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DistinguishedSocialCommenator · 05/02/2024 20:31

DistinguishedSocialCommenator · 05/02/2024 20:28

Its not?

I heard the news on the radio about 18-20 and they were talking about "prostate" and he's been in hospital for that.

ok -Update just read sky news

"Palace states its not prostate cancer."

BoohooWoohoo · 05/02/2024 20:31

DistinguishedSocialCommenator · 05/02/2024 20:28

Its not?

I heard the news on the radio about 18-20 and they were talking about "prostate" and he's been in hospital for that.

He was in hospital for an enlarged prostate. That’s when the cancer was discovered but it’s not in his prostate

the80sweregreat · 05/02/2024 20:30

It sounds as if he had this op for an enlarged prostate and then something else has then been found. He must have had blood tests done and scans and things , so they might have found it early.

YetMoreNewBeginnings · 05/02/2024 20:30

DistinguishedSocialCommenator · 05/02/2024 20:28

Its not?

I heard the news on the radio about 18-20 and they were talking about "prostate" and he's been in hospital for that.

It's not. The statement said it was picked up whilst having the treatment for his enlarged prostate, but is not prostate cancer.

Galatine · 05/02/2024 20:30

vodkaredbullgirl · 05/02/2024 18:03

He has prostate problems, bound to be cancer.

I have had prostate problems for many years but do not have cancer. Google BPH, and stop commenting on medical issues you have no knowledge of.

DistinguishedSocialCommenator · 05/02/2024 20:28

QueenBean22 · 05/02/2024 20:17

It’s not Prostate

Its not?

I heard the news on the radio about 18-20 and they were talking about "prostate" and he's been in hospital for that.

mathanxiety · 05/02/2024 20:24

Willmafrockfit · 05/02/2024 19:48

we dont know what cancer, it could be a mole

The statement refers to a schedule of treatment. To me that signifies chemotherapy or radiation. It could be any form of cancer.

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