Charles III has a tumor: this is the disease the British sovereign suffers from

Charles III, finds out which form of cancer the British king suffers from. The choice to share the diagnosis comes from avoiding “speculation”

The news came just a few hours ago that king Charles III has cancer. The discovery came following prostate surgery on January 26 for a condition initially diagnosed as “benign”. As had rarely happened in the past, the Royal House chose to spread the news in the media but without going into too much detail.

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At the moment we only know that Charles III suffers from a prostate cancer and that the diagnosis arrived in the very early stages of the disease. “During the recent procedure performed on the King in hospital for a benign enlarged prostate condition – reads the statement from Buckingham Palace – a separate problem was noted, identified by subsequent diagnostic tests as a form of cancer. His Majesty today began a cycle of regular treatments for the duration of which doctors have suggested postponing public (external) commitments”.

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The note points out that Charles III he will continue to carry out his duties as head of state even during therapy and therefore a temporary replacement for the sovereign is not envisaged. “The King is grateful to his medical team for their rapid intervention, made possible thanks to his recent hospital intervention. – continues the statement – His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope that it will aid public understanding for all those in the world affected by cancer.”