King Charles shares ‘good news’ that his cancer treatments can be reduced
The British monarch credited early diagnosis, effective intervention and advances in medical care
King Charles said on Friday that his doctors can reduce his treatment for cancer in the new year, describing the moment as a “blessing” and testament to remarkable medical advances.
Charles, 77, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer last February, and made the latest announcement in a televised broadcast as part of a national cancer awareness campaign in Britain.
“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,” he said.
“This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testimony to the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care in recent years.”
A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said his medical treatment will now “move into a precautionary phase” but doctors will continuously monitor his health.
The public remarks about his experience of cancer and his health condition are unusual for the royal family, which traditionally does not reveal much about the personal lives of its members.