King Charles III shares 'good news' about his ongoing cancer battle in emotional update
In an emotional video address in support of Stand Up To Cancer, King Charles III addresses his battle with cancer, highlighting how early diagnosis saves lives and enables him to continue working. (Credit: Channel 4 / Bango Studios)
King Charles on Friday revealed that doctors have scaled back his cancer treatment plan after what he described as a positive response during an emotional televised address.
"Today I am able to share with you the good news that, thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctors’ orders, my own schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the New Year. This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testimony to the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care in recent years," he said during his address.
Charles, 77, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer last February.
King Charles opens up about early diagnosis in emotional video released. (Channel 4 / Bango Studios)
His announcement on Friday came as part of Stand Up To Cancer, a national cancer awareness campaign in Britain.
Charles shared the importance of early detection during his emotional speech and gave support to people across the world going through their own cancer battles.
"Today I am able to share with you the good news that, thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctors’ orders, my own schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the New Year."
"Yet, I also know that early detection is the key that can transform treatment journeys, giving invaluable time to medical teams and to their patients the precious gift of hope," Charles began. "These are gifts we can all help deliver. Throughout my own cancer journey, I've been profoundly moved by what I can only call the community of care that surrounds every cancer patient, the specialists, the nurses, researchers, and volunteers who work tirelessly to save and improve lives. But I have also learned something that troubles me deeply. At least nine million people in our country are not up-to-date with the cancer screenings available to them."
The king closed out his remarks by giving thanks to the medical staff who have helped him through his treatment.
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"This December, as we gather to reflect on the year past, I pray that we could each pledge, as part of our resolutions for the year ahead, to play our part in helping to catch cancer early. Your life or the life of someone you love may depend upon it," Charles said. "Therefore, this brings my most heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, researchers, and charity workers involved in diagnosis and treatment programs, together with my particular good wishes to those for whom they care so selflessly."
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The message was pre-recorded at Clarence House in late November.
In February 2024, Buckingham Palace announced Charles had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer just a week after he was discharged from the hospital.
King Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in Feb. 2024. (Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images)
"During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer. His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties," the palace said in a statement at the time.
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The statement continued, "The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible. His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."
King Charles has maintained his public royal duties as king throughout his diagnosis. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images For Clarence House)
Charles has remained committed to his public duties as King amid his cancer battle.
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