He's doing well being open about medical issues, imho.
It's a good thing to do when you're in a position like his, as it might encourage others to get things checked out sooner rather than later.
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A statement from Buckingham Palace:
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. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
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.
~~Prostate cancer is very common, very survivable, and very easily treatable. It's a serious health problem, but he's almost definitely gonna be fine~~
Me fail reading comprehension. The article says it's NOT prostate cancer
~~, assuming he has prostate cancer.~~
Me posting a "well actually" while OP was "well actually" - ing themselves.
As long as he gets real treatment, not some wack job with a scented candle and some holistic shite.
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Rishi says it's been caught early, which by normal Tory truth-telling standards probably means it's stage 4 and we'll get another few days off this summer.
Hope it's a nice day. Be a shame to waste it on bad weather.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement the King began "regular treatments" on Monday.
Buckingham Palace says the King "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible".
He will postpone his public engagements and it is expected other senior royals will help to stand in for him during his treatment.
The King, 75, returned to London from Sandringham in Norfolk on Monday morning and the palace says he has commenced treatment as an outpatient.
Although he will pause his public events, the King will continue with his constitutional role as head of state, including paperwork and private meetings.
UK figures suggest, on average each year, more than a third (36%) of new cancer cases were in people aged 75 and over.
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