A cancer charity has experienced a “King Charles effect” with a rise in visits to its website.
Macmillan Cancer Support said Charles’ candor about his cancer diagnosis meant its information and support pages received 48,304 views on Monday, when the news broke.
This represents a 42 percent increase from the same day last year and is the highest daily figure since at least March 2020.
Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer after it was discovered during treatment for an enlarged prostate.
This 75-year-old man does not have prostate cancer, the most common type among older men.
Macmillan Cancer Support said Charles’ candor about his cancer diagnosis meant its information and support pages received 48,304 views on Monday, when the news broke. Pictured is King Charles at a reception at Clarence House to mark the centenary of MacMillan Cancer Support in 2011.
Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer after it was discovered during treatment for an enlarged prostate. This 75-year-old man does not have prostate cancer, the most common type among older men. Pictured: Charles was last seen greeting supporters while attending a service with his wife, Queen Camilla, at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Sunday.
Charles has been skipper of Macmillan for more than 20 years, taking up the role in 1997.
The charity’s chief executive, Gemma Peters, said: “Our thoughts remain with His Majesty the King and his family during what must be a very difficult time.
“We hope that by sharing his diagnosis so publicly and at such an early stage, the King will encourage others to come forward and speak to their GP if they are concerned about any signs or symptoms.
‘At Macmillan, we hear day after day about the enormous impact that a cancer diagnosis can have on all areas of a person’s life, their work, as well as their friends and family.
‘Just as the King wants to continue fulfilling his state duties, we understand that many people want or have to continue working during their treatment.
‘Macmillan can help you with this and any other concerns you may have.
‘We’re here in person, online and through our free, confidential support line, where you can speak to specially trained nurses who can give you practical tips and advice, support on money and work-related issues, as well as listen to anyone that you may need it.
Last month, Sarah Ferguson (pictured in December) revealed that she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma. The Duchess of York, 64, is said to be in “good spirits” despite the “distressing” news which marks her second cancer diagnosis in six months after being treated for breast cancer last year. .
No further details about Charles’ condition have been shared other than him. remains “totally positive” and hopes to return to full public duties.
Family and friends were said to be amazed by the King’s determination to continue with “business as usual”.
Last month, England’s National Health Service saw a massive increase in people seeking information about melanoma, the fifth most common type of cancer, after Sarah, Duchess of York, was diagnosed with the disease.
The Duchess of York, 64, is said to be in “good spirits” despite the “distressing” news, which marked her second cancer diagnosis in six months after being treated for breast cancer last year.
There was one visit every 13 seconds to the NHS website for information about melanoma in the two days after the announcement.
Figures suggest that around one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime.
According to Cancer Research UK, a third of all cases in the UK are preventable.
Last year, bowel cancer overtook lung cancer to become the third most common type of disease, affecting 41,000 patients in 2021 in England.
Only the breasts (almost 50,000) and the prostate (43,000) became sicker.