By Sevanah Sandoval
On Monday, February 5th, Buckingham Palace announced that a form of cancer has been detected in the King of the United Kingdom, Charles III. According to NBC, the King was being treated for an enlarged prostate when a form of cancer was detected (NBC). Though the type of cancer has not been specified, the Palace has clarified that it is not prostate cancer.
The King, 75, has started receiving cancer treatments. The Palace has reported that he will follow the advice of his doctors and postpone public duties during treatment, but continue his “Constitutional role as head of state, including paperwork and private meetings” (BBC).
According to the Palace and BBC, the King publicized his prostate treatment to “encourage more men to get prostate checks” (BBC). He further chose to share his diagnosis to avoid public speculation and to “assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.” Despite the diagnosis, the Palace has reported that the King “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”
NBC also stated that no further information will be shared for the time being. Unfortunately, King Charles III diagnosis is not uncommon. In the UK, over one third of new cancer cases per year are in people around aged 75 and older, such as the King.
Let the King’s condition serve as a reminder to upkeep your health and attend regular doctor’s appointments.
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