King Charles
He describes his cancer diagnosis as a “little shock”
First appearance after the cancer diagnosis: King Charles with his wife Camilla.
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Brave and well: King Charles appeared at an official appointment for the first time on Tuesday after his cancer treatment.
He sets an exclamation mark with his first official appointment since his cancer diagnosis: King Charles (75) visited a cancer treatment center in London on Tuesday together with Queen Camilla (76). Charles revealed this to a chemotherapy patient According to the Daily Mail, his own cancer diagnosis was a “bit of a shock” for him. However, he described his health as “good”. Just hours after the public appointment, the British monarch continued his cancer treatment.
Cancer diagnosis in February was a “little shock”
He is still affected by cancer. But during his visit At the Macmillan Cancer Center at University College Hospital in London, the old Charles was once again recognizable: brave, never complaining and with a smile. Charles appeared relaxed and in a good mood when journalists asked him how he was doing: “Good”, “fine” and “not too bad” answered a smiling king. Afterwards, Charles devoted himself primarily to intensive conversations with his fellow victims, the patients at the cancer clinic. After standing and talking for a while with a cancer patient in a wheelchair, he sat next to her in a relaxed manner during the conversation. Both continued the conversation at eye level. In the subsequent conversation with a chemo patient at the clinic, Charles also talked about his own cancer diagnosis: “It’s always a bit of a shock when you find out, isn’t it?” He gave insight into his cancer story.
Charles continues cancer treatment as scheduled
Charles deliberately chose his first official appointment, for which the doctors gave him the green light. Charles wanted to show the world that early detection is important and cancer treatment is possible. As part of the visit, the King was appointed as the new patron of Cancer Research UK. In addition to his visit to Macmillan Cancer Support, Charles is also expected to bring many of his own experiences to the new volunteer position. At first glance, the king is making positive health progress after almost three months of outpatient cancer treatment. At the same time, cancer treatment continues for Charles. Charles revealed to a patient: “I have to be treated this afternoon too.” So after the appointment is before the treatment. Charles will continue to work bravely on his recovery. And the whole world is keeping their fingers crossed for his recovery.