King Charles has opened up about what it’s really been like living with cancer. He admitted that going through it has been very scary and hard to deal with. For more than a year now 14 months to be exact he’s been getting treatment every single week. That’s a long time to be going through something so intense, and it shows how serious his illness has been.
Even though he’s been dealing with all of this, Charles still took the time to show his appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and others who care for people with cancer. He and Queen Camilla recently hosted an event in London to thank these healthcare workers. Before the event, he wrote a message where he said how happy he and Camilla were to bring everyone together and celebrate the people who help others during their toughest times.
He pointed out that about 390,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer every year. That means over 1,000 people every single day hear that life-changing news. He said that getting diagnosed with cancer is one of the scariest and most overwhelming things a person can go through. It’s not just tough for the person with the illness—it’s hard on their family and loved ones too.
Charles said that he’s not just talking about others he’s going through it himself. He knows what it’s like to be one of those statistics. But he also said that something good can come out of such a hard time. He’s seen how strong and caring people can be.
The kindness and support he’s received has made him even more thankful for the work being done by health professionals and support groups. Many of these people he has met over the years, and he’s always admired the work they do. He said that even when things are really dark and difficult, human compassion and love can shine through and make a difference.
He also gave thanks to researchers who are working on new ways to treat or even cure cancer, to medical staff who provide expert care, to volunteers who sit with patients or raise awareness, and to all the people who donate or fundraise so this work can continue. He said his whole family is deeply grateful for everything they do.
Despite the challenges of his illness, Charles has continued to work. Just last month, he had to go to the hospital because of side effects from his treatment. He had to cancel some events, but he still managed to travel to Italy for a state visit. While he was in treatment, his son Harry flew in for a short visit, but Charles wasn’t able to see him because he was in the middle of his weekly medical routine.
His daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, is also recovering after her own fight with cancer. Her experience has been another reminder of how this illness affects so many people in different ways.
Even though he’s dealing with all of this, Charles hasn’t slowed down much. People close to him are worried. His wife Camilla has asked him to take it easy. She said he loves his work so much, and it helps him stay motivated. But she also admitted that maybe he’s pushing himself too hard because now that he’s feeling better, he just wants to do more and more. She said that’s really the issue he doesn’t want to stop.
Others in the royal household agree. Some of his staff have also tried to get him to rest more, but he just keeps going. A senior member of the palace staff said that everyone can see how much Charles loves what he does, and that’s probably why he won’t slow down, even though he’s still going through cancer treatment.
