King Charles gives major health update two years after cancer diagnosis

King Charles has given a major update about his cancer treatment in a video message, nearly two years after his diagnosis.

His Majesty, 77, told the nation his cancer treatment schedule is being reduced as we enter the New Year in a message that was broadcast as part of the Stand Up to Cancer campaign.

"This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testimony to the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care in recent years; testimony that I hope may give encouragement to the 50 per cent of us who will be diagnosed with the illness at some point in our lives," he said of the good news.

The video, which was filmed a week ago in the morning room at Clarence House, also discussed the importance of early detection and cancer screening programmes.

He also spoke to his own feelings about his diagnosis, and confessed it can be scary.

"I know from my own experience that a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming," he said.

"Yet I also know that early detection is the key that can transform treatment journeys, giving invaluable time to medical teams – and, to their patients, the precious gift of hope."

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"The statistics speak with stark clarity. To take just one example: When bowel cancer is caught at the earliest stage, around nine in ten people survive for at least five years."

"When diagnosed late, that falls to just one in 10. Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives."

He also added that at least nine million people in the UK were not up to date with their cancer screenings, urging people to get a check-up.

"Yet too often, I am told, people avoid screening because they imagine it may be frightening, embarrassing or uncomfortable," he continued.

"If and when they do finally take up their invitation, they are glad they took part."

King Charles has been undergoing treatment for his undisclosed type of cancer since his diagnosis in early 2024.

He finished his speech with a final plea for people to undergo early prevention screening, saying: "The darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion. But compassion must be paired with action."

"This December, as we gather to reflect on the year past, I pray that we can each pledge, as part of our resolutions for the year ahead, to play our part in helping to catch cancer early.

"Your life – or the life of someone you love – may depend upon it."

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