King Charles III. Temporarily in the hospital - treatment continues!

King Charles III. Temporarily in the hospital - treatment continues!

Vienna, Österreich - King Charles III. had to be admitted to a hospital on Thursday after having suffered temporary side effects as part of his Cancer therapy . Buckingham Palace confirmed that all appointments were canceled on Friday from medical advice. However, details on the specific side effects have not been announced. The 76-year-old monarch is now in his London estate Clarence House.

The cancer of King Charles was made public in February 2023 when a diagnosis was found during treatment for an enlarged prostate. Despite his state of health, only two months after the announcement, he already perceived appointments, which shows his determination to remain active. In April he and Queen Camilla plan a trip to Italy to celebrate her 20th wedding anniversary.

health setbacks and appointment adjustments

The hospital stay of King Charles was at short notice, but he was able to return to his residence on the same day. All dates of the monarch for Thursday and Friday, including planned appearances in Birmingham, were postponed. Despite the health challenges, Charles continued to work on state tasks on the evening of his hospital stay and telephoned with employees. He regrets the impairment of planning and preparations.

doctors recommend the king to reduce his schedule so as not to endanger his recovery. In the past, King Charles has emphasized how important his work is, even during his therapy. During a visit to Northern Ireland, he commented on his situation and spoke to other cancer patients. He quoted Winston Churchill with the words: "Keep bugggering on".

side effects of cancer therapy

The side effects that King Charles suffered are not unusual for cancer patients, according to reports. Different types of immunotherapy that are used in such treatment processes activate the immune system and can do specific Courage side effects . A strong activation of the immune system can lead to autoimmunity, which requires treatment. These immune -mediated side effects (IRAE) include frequent symptoms that can affect different organs.

Early detection and treatment of these side effects are crucial to prevent severe courses. Patients are advised to report any changes to their treatment team immediately in order to be able to act quickly if necessary.

Queen Camilla supports her husband during his recovery and is at his side in this challenging time.