King Charles

 

'King Charles' cancer diagnosis stemmed from the procedure performed for his enlarged prostate.'




On Monday, Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate. However, the palace did not provide details about the type or seriousness of the cancer.


The statement from the palace said that during a recent hospital procedure for a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, another worrying issue was found. Further tests showed that there is cancer present, but they did not specify what type. They made it clear that Charles does not have prostate cancer.


Enlarged prostate, although common among older men—about 80% of men over 70 experience it—typically isn't linked to cancer. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate can include difficulties with urination, loss of bladder control, and frequent nighttime urination. To address these issues, doctors often recommend a transurethral resection, a procedure to remove excess prostate tissue.


Dr. William Oh, the chief medical officer of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, explained that during a transurethral resection, doctors use a scope to visualize and remove the extra tissue. This scope can also detect abnormalities in nearby areas like the bladder or urethra, potentially indicating cancerous growths.


Dr. Christian Pavlovich from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine noted that sometimes cancer in other organs may be detected while analyzing prostate tissue removed during surgery. This suggests that the cancer may have spread to other parts of the body, indicating a more advanced stage.


Dr. Julio Pow-Sang from the Moffitt Cancer Center stated that although it is rare to find cancerous tissue during procedures for prostate enlargement, there is always a chance that it could be present.


Buckingham Palace did not specify the exact procedure Charles underwent for his enlarged prostate but referred to it as "corrective." Charles has returned to London for regular outpatient treatments for cancer, expressing gratitude to his medical team and optimism towards his treatment and recovery. He looks forward to resuming his public duties soon.