Searches for 'enlarged prostate' soar after King Charles' diagnosis: NHS advice page logged one visit every 5 seconds in wake of bombshell news - 11 times more than normal
1 year, 2 months ago

Searches for 'enlarged prostate' soar after King Charles' diagnosis: NHS advice page logged one visit every 5 seconds in wake of bombshell news - 11 times more than normal

Daily Mail  

Searches for ‘enlarged prostate’ on the NHS website have surged after the King shared his diagnosis, new figures show. Experts believe the King’s desire to share his diagnosis of an enlarged prostate will lead to a rise in men with symptoms of the condition seeking help. ‘It’s very, very common, at that age you would expect upwards of 70 per cent to 80 per cent of men to have an enlarged prostate,’ he said. This NHS diagram shows how an enlarged prostate can begin to press upon the bladder and constrict the urethra a process that can cause various urinary problems ‘If the symptoms are causing more bother there are some medications that can be really helpful in treating symptoms, so for many men tablets will be enough to alleviate symptoms.

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The six biggest myths about prostate cancer – as it is named England’s most common cancer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The six biggest myths about prostate cancer – as it is named England’s most common cancer

The Independent  

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Prostate cancer now most common cancer in UK as pressure grows for national screening
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Prostate cancer now most common cancer in UK as pressure grows for national screening

The Independent  

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Prostate cancer screening breakthrough could cut time of test to twenty minutes
2 months, 1 week ago

Prostate cancer screening breakthrough could cut time of test to twenty minutes

The Independent  

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King Charles ‘to continue his cancer treatment into next year’
3 months ago

King Charles ‘to continue his cancer treatment into next year’

The Independent  

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Prostate cancer is surging in the middle-aged: Now experts say there's a simple solution that can save your life. This is what every man needs to know...
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Prostate cancer is surging in the middle-aged: Now experts say there's a simple solution that can save your life. This is what every man needs to know...

Daily Mail  

When Jack Eckersall found himself unable to get through the night without going to the loo at least four times, he knew something was wrong. Three years later, he is now in remission and feels incredibly lucky to be alive Now more and more experts are calling for all men from as young as 40 to be offered prostate cancer …

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

The Independent  

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UK's prostate cancer revolution: 'Biggest trial in a generation' could lead to a screening programme that slashes disease's death toll by 40%, top experts hope
10 months, 3 weeks ago

UK's prostate cancer revolution: 'Biggest trial in a generation' could lead to a screening programme that slashes disease's death toll by 40%, top experts hope

Daily Mail  

The UK will lead a prostate cancer revolution, set to stop four in ten deaths from the disease. Professor Hashim Ahmed, chair of urology at Imperial College London, described it as the 'biggest, most exciting trial in prostate cancer screening and diagnosis.' One of six experts leading the trial, he told the Mail: 'This is the biggest academic study in …

King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity
10 months, 3 weeks ago

King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III returned to public duties on Tuesday, visiting a cancer treatment charity and beginning his carefully managed comeback after the monarch’s own cancer diagnosis sidelined him for three months. The event was the king’s first formal public engagement since Feb. 6, when Buckingham Palace announced that he would be taking a break from public duties to …

King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity
10 months, 3 weeks ago

King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity

The Independent  

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This former NIH chief went public with his prostate cancer to help others : Consider This from NPR
10 months, 3 weeks ago

This former NIH chief went public with his prostate cancer to help others : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

This former NIH chief went public with his prostate cancer to help others Enlarge this image toggle caption Graeme Jennings - Pool/Getty Images Graeme Jennings - Pool/Getty Images You're reading the Consider This newsletter, which unpacks one major news story each day. Collins played a key role in the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and helped the U.S. navigate …

King says he’s “reduced to tears’’ by good wishes from public since his cancer diagnosis
1 year, 1 month ago

King says he’s “reduced to tears’’ by good wishes from public since his cancer diagnosis

Associated Press  

King Charles III said he had been reduced to tears by the messages he has received from people since his cancer diagnosis, as he held his weekly audience with the prime minister for the first time since stepping away from public duties to focus on his treatment. “The country is behind you.” “I’ve had so many wonderful messages and cards,” …

King diagnosed with cancer: What is known so far
1 year, 1 month ago

King diagnosed with cancer: What is known so far

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A statement released on Monday afternoon read: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for …

King Charles thanks public for support in first statement since cancer diagnosis
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles thanks public for support in first statement since cancer diagnosis

The Independent  

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King Charles thanks well-wishers after cancer diagnosis
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles thanks well-wishers after cancer diagnosis

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Britain's King Charles III on Saturday expressed his "heartfelt thanks" to well-wishers, in his first statement since his shock announcement that he has cancer. The note was published on the 75-year-old monarch's website and the royal family's official page on social media platform X. Charles added that it is "equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has …

King Charles: He’s not stepping down, but there's a reason we know so much about his diagnosis.
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles: He’s not stepping down, but there's a reason we know so much about his diagnosis.

Slate  

On Thursday, the BBC stopped in its tracks and somberly informed us all that there had been another royal death: The horse that led the procession to Windsor Castle for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral had died. So really, it’s no surprise that something as splashy-sounding as King Charles having cancer has prompted another round of bemusing Royal Surveillance in the U.K. …

King Charles cancer diagnosis: Full statement of Buckingham Palace
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles cancer diagnosis: Full statement of Buckingham Palace

Hindustan Times  

After patiently awaiting sovereignty for over seven decades, King Charles of Britain has been diagnosed with cancer less than 18 months into his reign. Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that the 75-year-old monarch would temporarily step back from public engagements to undergo treatment, with a hopeful return to full public duty as soon as possible. Releasing the statement, Buckingham Palace …

Buckingham Palace’s statement on King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis
1 year, 1 month ago

Buckingham Palace’s statement on King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis

Associated Press  

LONDON — Royal officials said Monday that King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment. Here is the statement from Buckingham Palace in full: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, …

King Charles Diagnosed With Cancer, Buckingham Palace Says
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles Diagnosed With Cancer, Buckingham Palace Says

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Monday. Karwai Tang via Getty Images “The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure,” the palace said, adding that Charles “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to …

King Charles diagnosed with cancer, undergoing treatment
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles diagnosed with cancer, undergoing treatment

Hindustan Times  

Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that King Charles of Britain, aged 75, has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment for the same. Britain's King Charles “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Sunak wishes King Charles speedy recovery Taking to X Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wished him a …

King Charles III is being treated for cancer and will temporarily halt his public duties
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles III is being treated for cancer and will temporarily halt his public duties

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. The palace said “a separate issue of concern was noted” during Charles’ treatment for an enlarged prostate last month, when he spent three nights in a London hospital. It said Charles, who has generally enjoyed good health, “remains wholly positive about …

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces

Salon  

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement Monday. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.” Buckingham Palace did not reveal what type of cancer the 75-year-old king was diagnosed with or what stage it was found. According to the statement, Charles began “regular treatments” on Monday and “remains wholly positive about …

King Charles smiles and waves in first public outing since prostate surgery
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles smiles and waves in first public outing since prostate surgery

The Independent  

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King Charles returns home after prostate treatment
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles returns home after prostate treatment

Live Mint  

King Charles has been discharged after a three-night stay at the London Clinic for prostate treatment. "It is important to take things gently in the first couple of weeks, but I would expect patients to be fully mobile but avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise," the BBC quoted Popert as saying. Why King Charles is open about his condition The …

King Charles III has been discharged from a London hospital after a prostate procedure
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles III has been discharged from a London hospital after a prostate procedure

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III and his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, have both left a private London hospital following unrelated medical treatments that have made the health of the royal family headlines news in the United Kingdom. The princess, formerly Kate Middleton, has been at the hospital in central London for the past two weeks following abdominal surgery for …

King Charles receives an evening visit from a smiling Queen Camilla as he recovers from prostate surgery - as it is confirmed he could be out of action for a MONTH
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles receives an evening visit from a smiling Queen Camilla as he recovers from prostate surgery - as it is confirmed he could be out of action for a MONTH

Daily Mail  

The Queen has made an evening visit to King Charles as he recovers from prostate surgery, as the palace has confirmed the monarch could be out of action for a month. Queen Camilla smiles reassuringly as she leaves after visiting King Charles III at The London Clinic this afternoon King Charles arriving at the London Clinic in Marylebone on Friday …

Queen Camilla is seen smiling as she visits King Charles at London hospital where he underwent successful prostate surgery
1 year, 1 month ago

Queen Camilla is seen smiling as she visits King Charles at London hospital where he underwent successful prostate surgery

Daily Mail  

Queen Camilla was today seen smiling as she visited her beloved husband King Charles in hospital where he underwent successful prostate surgery. Queen Camilla is pictured leaving The London Clinic after visiting King Charles following his successful prostate surgery Queen Camilla appeared to be in high spirits as she was pictured with a smile on her face as she made …

Queen Camilla Gives Update On King Charles' Condition After Hospital Visit
1 year, 1 month ago

Queen Camilla Gives Update On King Charles' Condition After Hospital Visit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — King Charles III is doing well after undergoing a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate, Queen Camilla said Friday as she left the private hospital where he was being treated. “The King was this morning admitted to a London hospital for scheduled treatment,’’ the palace said. The palace said the king was “delighted to learn …

Enlarged prostate: A urologist explains symptoms and treatments
1 year, 1 month ago

Enlarged prostate: A urologist explains symptoms and treatments

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Medical treatment options To assess your condition, doctors inquire about urination patterns, classify the condition’s severity, and may conduct lab tests for kidney function and prostate cancer screening. In managing an enlarged prostate, several medical options are available, each tailored to the severity of symptoms and the patient’s overall …

Camilla's urgent request to husband King Charles amid health woes: ‘Slow down’
1 year, 1 month ago

Camilla's urgent request to husband King Charles amid health woes: ‘Slow down’

Hindustan Times  

Queen Camilla has urged her husband King Charles to "slow down" amid recent health concerns, a royal source said as per a report. Camilla has asked the monarch to rest and take it easy as he prepares to go for surgery this week, GB News reported citing an insider who said, “The Queen has told him he needs to slow …

King Charles told to ‘slow down a bit’ ahead of his prostate treatment this week
1 year, 1 month ago

King Charles told to ‘slow down a bit’ ahead of his prostate treatment this week

The Independent  

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Everything we know as King Charles to get treatment for enlarged prostate
1 year, 1 month ago

Everything we know as King Charles to get treatment for enlarged prostate

The Independent  

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Prince Harry wasn’t informed about King Charles’ prostate issue
1 year, 2 months ago

Prince Harry wasn’t informed about King Charles’ prostate issue

Live Mint  

Prince Harry may have been in the dark about King Charles' prostate diagnosis until it became public knowledge. Sources close to Buckingham Palace revealed to The Telegraph that people had tried to inform the Royal family about King Charles' illness. In September 2022, Prince Harry was reportedly uninformed about Queen Elizabeth II's passing until he received a news alert while …

The royal family have entered a 'new era' of transparency regarding their health as King Charles hopes to reduce stigma for prostate-related concerns, royal experts tell PALACE CONFIDENTIAL
1 year, 2 months ago

The royal family have entered a 'new era' of transparency regarding their health as King Charles hopes to reduce stigma for prostate-related concerns, royal experts tell PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

Daily Mail  

The British royal family have entered a 'new era' of transparency regarding their health, Richard Eden has told Palace Confidential. And it seems the King's plan prevailed because searches for ‘enlarged prostate’ on the NHS website have surged after the King shared his diagnosis, new figures show. King Charles hoped his honesty regarding his enlarged prostate would encourage other men …

King returns to Sandringham before prostate procedure
1 year, 2 months ago

King returns to Sandringham before prostate procedure

The Independent  

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The Charles Effect: Visits to the NHS prostate website soar after the King reveals his diagnosis
1 year, 2 months ago

The Charles Effect: Visits to the NHS prostate website soar after the King reveals his diagnosis

Daily Mail  

The King revealing his enlarged prostate diagnosis has brought a surge in enquiries to the NHS website. Experts believe Charles's desire to share his situation will lead to a rise in men with symptoms of the condition seeking help. One in every three men over 50 will have symptoms of an enlarged prostate, including needing to visit the toilet more …

Princess Kate reportedly 'doing well' after abdominal surgery, King Charles III 'fine' ahead of prostate treatment
1 year, 2 months ago

Princess Kate reportedly 'doing well' after abdominal surgery, King Charles III 'fine' ahead of prostate treatment

ABC  

The Princess of Wales is "doing well" after undergoing abdominal surgery this week, British media reports, while King Charles III is also "fine" ahead of treatment for an enlarged prostate, his wife Queen Camilla says. Key points: Princess Kate remains in hospital after abdominal surgery — the details of which are yet to be publicly released Queen Camilla says King …

Why the back-to-back health announcements from King Charles III and Kate were so unusual
1 year, 2 months ago

Why the back-to-back health announcements from King Charles III and Kate were so unusual

Associated Press  

LONDON — The double health announcements from the United Kingdom’s royal family — on Kate, the Princess of Wales’ abdominal surgery and King Charles III ‘s prostate treatment — have put a spotlight on the private lives of senior royals. While Kate’s condition sounded more serious, the king’s can be seen as a “positive news story to complement a more …

Why King Charles could be the answer to Britain’s prostate problem
1 year, 2 months ago

Why King Charles could be the answer to Britain’s prostate problem

The Telegraph  

The King has done everyone an enormous favour – he’s admitted he’s human. This manifests itself in quite harmless ways as we swallow our way through the sad bits of a film to avoid weeping in our local Everyman and say things like “It’s nothing” about horrible cuts and minor burns. However, this phobia about our own physical vulnerability can …

King Charles will undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate. Here are the symptoms you should know
1 year, 2 months ago

King Charles will undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate. Here are the symptoms you should know

ABC  

King Charles will undergo a "corrective procedure" next week for an enlarged prostate, according to Buckingham Palace. An enlarged prostate, also known as a benign prostatic enlargement or benign prostatic obstruction, is one of the most common non-cancerous tumours found in men. Urology surgeon and Australian National University professor Henry Woo said benign prostatic obstruction can occur when the prostate …

His Majesty has done a great service to the nation’s health
1 year, 2 months ago

His Majesty has done a great service to the nation’s health

The Independent  

Speaking as a male d’un certain âge, and an enthusiastic hypochondriac, I was disturbed by news about the King’s health. So I do feel a little sorry for the nation’s hard-pressed GPs who, thanks to the royal spotlight, will soon be requested to make fundamental assessments of thousands of worried older gentlemen. When it was discovered recently that Lloyd Austin, …

What IS an enlarged prostate? As it's revealed King Charles will have his treated in hospital, the ultimate guide to a condition that affects HALF of all men by the time they're 60
1 year, 2 months ago

What IS an enlarged prostate? As it's revealed King Charles will have his treated in hospital, the ultimate guide to a condition that affects HALF of all men by the time they're 60

Daily Mail  

It's a condition that will hit about half of men in their lifetime, from kings to commoners. As its revealed King Charles III will attend hospital next week to be treated for an enlarged prostate we explain you need to know about the condition. Enlarged prostates, like the one King Charles will be treated for, are not cancerous, nor do …

King Charles to undergo surgery next week for an enlarged prostate
1 year, 2 months ago

King Charles to undergo surgery next week for an enlarged prostate

Daily Mail  

King Charles III will attend hospital next week to be treated for an enlarged prostate. While the level of detail on Charles's health is uncommon, royal sources said that he was keen to share the details of his diagnosis to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked, in line with public health advice. A Buckingham Palace …

King Charles, Kate Middleton's major surgery woes: What we know so far
1 year, 2 months ago

King Charles, Kate Middleton's major surgery woes: What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

British monarch King Charles III is set to attend hospital next week for treatment for an enlarged prostate, the Buckingham Palace said. The monarch's condition is benign but he will undergo a “corrective procedure”, it said, adding that the 75 year old's public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation. Benign prostate enlargement is common in men …

King Charles, 75, was at his private residence in Balmoral when he was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate after attending a check up earlier this week - as doctors 'expect monarch to stay in hospital
1 year, 2 months ago

King Charles, 75, was at his private residence in Balmoral when he was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate after attending a check up earlier this week - as doctors 'expect monarch to stay in hospital

Daily Mail  

King Charles III was at his private residence in Balmoral when he was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. King Charles III arrives to attend St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on January 7 King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral for church on January 14 Charles had a series of meetings and events planned at Dumfries …

The UK’s King Charles to undergo treatment for enlarged prostate
1 year, 2 months ago

The UK’s King Charles to undergo treatment for enlarged prostate

Al Jazeera  

Buckingham Palace says the condition is benign and the ‘corrective procedure’ will take place next week. The United Kingdom’s King Charles III will undergo a “corrective procedure” next week for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace has announced. “In common with thousands of men each year, the King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the Palace said in a statement …

BBC presenter Nick Owen announces prostate cancer diagnosis
1 year, 7 months ago

BBC presenter Nick Owen announces prostate cancer diagnosis

The Independent  

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Prostate cancer messaging ‘may be hampering early detection’
2 years, 7 months ago

Prostate cancer messaging ‘may be hampering early detection’

The Independent  

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Jools Holland reveals 2014 prostate cancer diagnosis: ‘No symptoms that I noticed whatsoever’
3 years ago

Jools Holland reveals 2014 prostate cancer diagnosis: ‘No symptoms that I noticed whatsoever’

The Independent  

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Al Roker returns to Today show two weeks after prostate cancer surgery
4 years, 3 months ago

Al Roker returns to Today show two weeks after prostate cancer surgery

The Independent  

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