King Charles III announced in a video message Friday that he will be reducing his cancer treatment schedule in the new year, citing his early diagnosis, and urged others to get screened for cancer early as well.In a pre-recorded video message released Friday as part of Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK's "Stand Up To Cancer" night, the monarch shared how early cancer diagnosis and treatment had made a difference for him, "enabling me to continue leading a full and active life, even while undergoing treatment."He added that thanks to his early diagnosis and treatment, "my own schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the New Year." In his video message, Charles also spoke about the importance of cancer screenings and early detection. The message was shown before a live broadcast from a cancer clinic at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, presented by Davina McCall."This is a season when our thoughts turn to celebrations with our friends and families," Charles said."In the midst of this festive period, I just wanted to ask you to join me today in finding a special place in your hearts and your minds and prayers for the hundreds of thousands of people across our United Kingdom who receive a cancer diagnosis each year -- and for the millions more who love and care for them."King Charles III reflects on cancer diagnosis and treatmentThe king acknowledged that a cancer diagnosis can feel "overwhelming," citing his own experience, and said 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.""Throughout my own cancer journey, I have been profoundly moved by what I can only call the 'community of care' that surrounds every cancer patient -- the specialists, the nurses, researchers and volunteers who work tirelessly to save and improve lives," he continued.
"But I have also learned something that troubles me deeply: At least 9 million people in our country...