King Charles gives update on cancer journey in rare admission about his treatment
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King Charles has candidly discussed his cancer journey, making a rare comment about his treatment. The King was on an official visit to Bradford when he expressed hope that he is on the "better side" of his cancer journey.
His remarks were made during a conversation with a former cancer patient as he travelled to the West Yorkshire city alongside Queen Camilla to celebrate its status as the UK's City of Culture.
The King has been undergoing continuous cancer care for approximately 15 months since he was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of the disease early in 2024.
Florist Safeena Khan had the opportunity to speak to Charles when he visited Impact Hub Yorkshire to meet local business owners supporting diverse communities in Bradford, and she presented the King with a bouquet inspired by the garden of his Highgrove home.
After her chat with Charles, Ms Khan shared: "He asked me how I was, and I asked him how he was. There was some pleasantries towards the end, but it was a lovely conversation."
The King regularly receives treatment as an out-patient at the London Clinic, and the Bradford florist revealed he gave her the "thumbs up" when she enquired about his health, and told her: "I'd like to think I'm on the better side (of my cancer journey)", reports the Mirror.
The King increased his workload at the beginning of the year following positive progress with his cancer treatment, and this has continued despite a brief hospital stay due to temporary side effects from his cancer treatment in March.
Charles is set to jet off to Canada for the opening of the Commonwealth nation's parliament at the close of May, and following a jam-packed summer, will play host to President Emmanuel Macron of France for a state visit during a typically quieter period in the Royal calendar.
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