The king has cancer

[TheBayLady]

Wow. What a shock

This happened to someone I know, diagnosed lung cancer, the hospital faffed and um and ahhed for 6 months over starting chemo dates, but person got an infection and died before any treatment

Yes. Why not?

I’m so glad you got seen soon and more so that it was benign, what a relief for you!

sadly I think now you roll the dice with the nhs, sometimes you have good care like with yourself and speedy referrals and other times you don’t and when you don’t, people can die or at least have worst outcomes and I think that’s the point. A man like Charles is guaranteed the best possible chance whereas joe average rolls the dice and therein lies the unfairness. I don’t think you could deny the nhs is in a dire state thanks to this government and the consequences have been deadly for many. Our health care system has gone from being one of the best to quite far behind on many key metrics such as stroke and cancer treatments.

re the chemo, my dad compared with the nhs and he couldn’t have that at home. Now don’t get me wrong, I think for the most past at home chemo is a luxury but I was just pointing out that the treatment can differ private to nhs. Then their is also the access to treatment overseas not licensed in the UK that Charles will have that someone not of exceptional wealth would

how terrible!

there was a lovely woman on here too, beautiful woman called Pamela, dreadfully let down by the system too, a lot of time wasted with her too, sadly she passed away

Then people would moan that he's taking up valuable NHS resources. He can't win 🙄

Yes, that's a part of it however, there have been delays at every stage.

Thank-you for your reply. Yes she's had biopsies taken, they've established that it's in 5 areas of her body but can't find the origin. Hopefully we'll feel better when we've had things explained to us by the oncologist.

It is automatically given to the eldest son.

P.S not sure if you are replying to the wrong poster?

In 2013 the law was changed; the throne goes to the eldest CHILD, regardless of sex.

Oh give over. Then people would moan he shouldn't be using NHS resources when he has the means to pay for private treatment.

If I had the money I'd go private.

Yeah sorry I forgot that. In some countries it is still the son. Think I was a bit tired last night! 🤣

This happened when he broke his arm and went to the local A&E. People were complaining they had to wait longer because he took a space up etc.

Been there, done that! A few nights ago when I set up the coffee to auto brew I managed the filter and the water, but forgot to put in the coffee! DH woke up to a pot of hot water!

@WatchOutMissMarpleIsAbout

Love your username and I'm very grateful for the well wishes.

I wish him well. His treatment will be first class. No NHS waiting list or delays for him.

It’s been all over the news!
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Whilst I don't care, I wish him no harm and hope that he makes a full recovery.

Similarly people need to stop banging on about how the King will get the best of the best treatment privately. It's not his fault I couldn't agree more. Kind of ironic that these same people don't see how good they have it compared to many others with cancer, thanks to the lottery of life that allowed them to be born/live in the country they are in. Also, are we supposed to be against all people who can afford private treatment, or just royals? What about people who get private healthcare through their companies, or well-off people who can afford it (do we have to sub categorise them into of they've earned that money it inherited it before we can be more or less sympathetic?). Cancer doesn't discriminate and it's a horrible, painful illness and just as scary for the patients, family and friends of people from any walk of life. I don't understand why people say this kind of thing.

Sorry, genuine question, why is it unsettling? I am in my mid 50s with incurable cancer. I get on with life and avoid drama and sympathy! Lots and lots of people get cancer and yes people die, especially people over 70. Why all the drama? It helps no one.

Hopefully they’ll call a truce and bury the hatchet for Charles sake,

I'm really sorry x

Hopefully the grandchildren on the US will be allowed to visit their grandfather.

yes same as my friend, cancerous mole, she’s been waiting 18 months for removal, she’s finally got a date for removal x

That is appalling. I hope she'll be OK. Best wishes to everyone here and their loved ones who are going through this.