King Charles

I spoke of those, thank god my knowledge of any treatment for
cancer is nil,

I doubt any reporter will get so much as a glimpse of the King, so his red nose and watery eyes will have to go unreported or fabricated. Sky news are good at that.

Sarnia, I do hope the outcome of your endoscopy was good news. Thinking of you .

The bitter winds in Norfolk have been enough to give anyone a red nose and red eyes.

Sky news has a reporter standing in the wilds of Sandringham

No wonder the King has retreated to Sandringham, at least while he's there he won't be on public view where every blemish, sneeze, walking briskly, walking stiffly, smiling, not smiling and so on is reported and commented upon and analysed by all and sundry. He needs peace and quiet not scrutiny.

Elegran

Callistemon21

Casdon

SheepyIzzy

As per expected some of you dislike my post, well, so what? I have stated a simple fact that within days (according to the news) DAYS!!! Cancer was diagnosed and treatment started! Very lucky isnt he? DAYS!! My mum is STILL waiting for a consultation from a specialist (will be 2 years in March), we've had a 2nd specialist look at the case and apologise for the delay, she'll look into it and refer her...... We're still waiting! I've broken down on phone to GP about this, she's apologised, promised she would look into it....... We're still waiting.

Now if mum had HRH in front of her name, then she would be seen straight away.

That's all I meant, privilege gets you treated extra faster.

I’m not sure you understand how the NHS works SheepyIzzy. If you undergo an operation and a cancer is discovered you are prioritised for treatment, you jump to the top of the list because it is a definitive diagnosis. That isn’t exclusive to kings, or people receiving private treatment.

Quite right, Casdon.

Two years waiting to see a Consultant if cancer is suspected?
I'm afraid I find that unbelievable.

I find it hard to believe too, Callistemon. I had an appointment to see a consultant within a week of my GP suspecting that it was cancer, and so did my late husband. Each of us was in theatre for surgery two weeks after diagnosis, and my husband started chemotherapy (mine was judged not to need chemo or radiotherapy) as soon as his surgery wound was healed The only thing that could have been speeded up was him recognising his symptoms earlier - which he fatally failed to do - and seeing his GP. I have never heard of anyone who had to wait for two years for diagnosis.

This is from www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer/

Waiting times

Accurately diagnosing cancer can take weeks or months. As cancer often develops slowly over several years, waiting for a few weeks will not usually impact on the effectiveness of treatment.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has produced referral guidelines for suspected cancer.
You should not have to wait more than 2 weeks to see a specialist if your GP suspects you have cancer and urgently refers you.
In cases where cancer has been confirmed, you should not have to wait more than 31 days from the decision to treat to the start of treatment.
NHS England has more detailed statistics on cancer waiting times

And read this, about new changes to those times:-

news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/17/breaking-down-nhs-englands-changes-in-standards-for-cancer-care/

I am very puzzled about the experience you are having about your Mum. My GP suspected oesophageal cancer when I spoke to her on the phone recently. She fast tracked me for an urgent endoscopy which I had after 8 days of speaking to her and this at a time when NHS waiting lists are at an all-time high.

Charles has always been rather florid looking.
If the cancer has just been found, and was discovered almost by chance, there is no reason he should look poorly.
That will probably happen as chemo begins its cumulative effects. (If he is having chemo)

I thought it more likely he’d been emotional having just seen his son Prince Harry his ‘darling boy’. I bet tears flowed for many reasons. The King is only human at the end of the day.

Dickens thank you, it explains much, i looked at the papers and definitely red nose and watery eyes

Anniebach

Leaving for Sandringham today,his nose was red his eyes watery, perhaps after treatment, I don’t know

I read somewhere, a while back, that he suffers from Rosacea which is an inflammatory skin condition and can effect the nose and eyes. It's worsened by either hot or cold temperatures and - emotional stress.

That might have been the cause of his appearance.

SheepyIzzy, I feel for you and understand how you must feel. My DMIL visited the Dr several times but it was only when she collapsed she was found to have a tumour despite all the signs having been there for ages. The emergency care was great but it all went downhill from there. She never got to see the oncologist because things were so appallingly handled. It was 2 months after her funeral we got a call to ask if she would still like an appointment.
My son now has 2 forms of treatment and, at first, we were so thrilled with the speed of the tests. However, we were told it wasn't cancer so things slowed down and then later that it was but not to worry because it was unlikely to spread. Now they say he has a second more spreadable one which they found when they removed the first lump. I strongly suspect that fiasco wouldn't happened had Charles been the patient!
Whilst I don't wish any ill on Charles, I do understand anybody who hasn't had the wonderful treatment he's had on the NHS feeling somewhat resentful.

Yes, hopefully he can find some peace and respite in the countryside. It would be nice if he could have his treatment there instead of traveling to London each time

YesAnniebach I hope he finds some healing in the countryside he loves.

It’s good they have gone to Sandringham he loves the countryside and the Queen has always been country

Yes indeed.

Thanks Kate

Cameras everywhere! ☹

Today

Kate1949

They were really smiling in the picture.

Was that today or an older news clip?

Poor Kingy..he's done so much good whilst calmly awaiting his destiny for decades. (Yes he made mistakes along the way, so who hasn't?) But this is a bitter blow; despite the evil emotional battering from his younger son, he was doing so much to change the old chilly ways of the monarchy and now he's having to take a back seat again. Wish him well.

Callistemon21

Casdon

SheepyIzzy

As per expected some of you dislike my post, well, so what? I have stated a simple fact that within days (according to the news) DAYS!!! Cancer was diagnosed and treatment started! Very lucky isnt he? DAYS!! My mum is STILL waiting for a consultation from a specialist (will be 2 years in March), we've had a 2nd specialist look at the case and apologise for the delay, she'll look into it and refer her...... We're still waiting! I've broken down on phone to GP about this, she's apologised, promised she would look into it....... We're still waiting.

Now if mum had HRH in front of her name, then she would be seen straight away.

That's all I meant, privilege gets you treated extra faster.

I’m not sure you understand how the NHS works SheepyIzzy. If you undergo an operation and a cancer is discovered you are prioritised for treatment, you jump to the top of the list because it is a definitive diagnosis. That isn’t exclusive to kings, or people receiving private treatment.

Quite right, Casdon.

Two years waiting to see a Consultant if cancer is suspected?
I'm afraid I find that unbelievable.

I find it hard to believe too, Callistemon. I had an appointment to see a consultant within a week of my GP suspecting that it was cancer, and so did my late husband. Each of us was in theatre for surgery two weeks after diagnosis, and my husband started chemotherapy (mine was judged not to need chemo or radiotherapy) as soon as his surgery wound was healed The only thing that could have been speeded up was him recognising his symptoms earlier - which he fatally failed to do - and seeing his GP. I have never heard of anyone who had to wait for two years for diagnosis.

This is from www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer/

Waiting times

Accurately diagnosing cancer can take weeks or months. As cancer often develops slowly over several years, waiting for a few weeks will not usually impact on the effectiveness of treatment.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has produced referral guidelines for suspected cancer.
You should not have to wait more than 2 weeks to see a specialist if your GP suspects you have cancer and urgently refers you.
In cases where cancer has been confirmed, you should not have to wait more than 31 days from the decision to treat to the start of treatment.
NHS England has more detailed statistics on cancer waiting times

And read this, about new changes to those times:-

news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/08/17/breaking-down-nhs-englands-changes-in-standards-for-cancer-care/

If he’s anything like me, my appetite disappears if I am worried about anything.

No doubt his prostate problem has been of concern for a while, and contributed to loss of weight.

They were really smiling in the picture.

They’ll be dealing with all the distress and anxiety this kind of unexpected diagnosis brings. Being privileged financially might help in some ways but they’re human like the rest of us

I think he and Camilla are trying to put a brave face on it all but they both look upset. No wonder, poor man.