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King Charles issues update on ‘overwhelming’ cancer journey

King Charles shares ‘personal’ cancer update in TV broadcast
  • The King has opened up on his cancer journey, calling it “overwhelming”, in a televised speech released on Friday evening in support of Stand Up to Cancer.
  • He also revealed that his own treatment would be rolled back in the new year in what he called a “personal blessing”.
  • Charles then called for Britons to overcome “embarrassment” and attend cancer screenings, warning of millions of missed opportunities for early diagnoses.
  • He also unveiled a new national Screening Checker that allows people to check their eligibility online.
  • The King then went on to pay tribute to the specialists, nurses, researchers and volunteers who treat and support cancer patients, saying he was “profoundly moved” by their work.
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