There was a lot of speculation surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now revealing a royal secret.
London – Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also writes about Queen Elizabeth II in his memoirs. His book “Unleashed” will be published on October 10th and is already making waves. Johnson claims that the monarch suffered from bone cancer before her death. CNN an excerpt from the preprint is available. Details about the late Queen’s health were previously considered taboo for the public. Her death certificate lists “old age” as the cause of death.
Queen’s last secret revealed? Johnson reveals cause of death in memoir
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 at her country estate Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Two days before her death, Boris Johnson formally resigned. The former head of state traveled to Balmoral for the farewell audience.
“I had known for at least a year that she had some form of bone cancer and her doctors were concerned that her condition could deteriorate significantly at any time,” Boris Johnson writes, according to the excerpt in his book. The royal palace initially did not comment on Johnson’s claims, but it will probably stay that way. Even if King Charles III and Kate is more open about her cancer diagnosis and talks about her therapy and recovery, the royal family continues to keep a low profile. Neither of them says a word about their exact type of cancer. Whether the Queen actually suffered from bone cancer will probably remain a secret.
Malignant bone cancer (bone sarcoma) is a rare cancer
Bone cancer is a rare cancer. According to the Ulm University Hospital, around 150 to 200 people in Germany become ill with it every year. A distinction is made between primary and secondary bone cancer. Primary bone tumors (osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma) mainly affect children, adolescents and young adults in the growth phase. Chondrosarcomas (primary bone tumors), which consist of cancerous cartilage cells, primarily affect older adults.
Secondary bone tumors arise when breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate or thyroid cancer spread to the bones and form daughter tumors (metastases). “These metastases can be detectable even if the actual tumor does not yet cause any symptoms,” it says krebsgesellschaft.de. They occur mainly in the second half of life, with breast cancer according to the MSD Manual particularly frequently spreads into the bones. However, all cancers could affect the bones, although this is less common in bones of the middle forearm or mid-calf.
Causes and symptoms of bone cancer
According to experts, the causes of bone sarcomas are largely unknown, so primary bone cancer cannot be prevented. Krebsgesellschaft.de However, points out that a healthy and balanced lifestyle can reduce the risk of cancer, for example by avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
According to the Ulm University Hospital, bone cancer does not cause any symptoms in the early stages. Pain is often the first symptom of a malignant bone tumor and can be severe, according to the MSD Manual. If you have any symptoms, it is important to see a doctor early in order to be able to rule out a rare diagnosis such as bone cancer.
In primary bone cancer, pain is often followed by swelling. When these occur near joints, they can limit mobility. Osteosarcomas often occur above or below the knee joint and at the top of the humerus. Chondrosarcomas most commonly occur in the pelvis, femur, and shoulder girdle. Typical symptoms are pain and increasing swelling.
Queen is said to have had bone cancer – Johnson shocked by her death
Bone metastases can occur throughout the skeleton. The form of secondary bone cancer develops primarily in the spine. They can be very painful. Since bone metastases reduce the stability of the bone, bone fractures often occur during normal activity.
The last meeting with Queen Elizabeth II impressed the former prime minister. Johnson later described her sense of duty as “unbelievable.” The BBC He said: “One of the reasons it was so shocking to hear of her death on September 8th was because she was completely at her best in that audience.” Although he stressed that it was obvious to the Queen didn’t go well. Incidentally, a book written by the Queen’s private secretary revealed earlier this year that King Charles III. went mushroom picking on the anniversary of the Queen’s death.
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