Leading oncologist Professor Karol Sikora believes King Charles "is fine" following his recent hospital visit.
The professor shared his assessment during an appearance on GB News, saying: "I think it's okay, no one need worry. He went to hospital and there's clearly a side effect."
In a statement released on Thursday night, the Palace confirmed that the King has been forced to postpone all planned engagements as a result of the episode.
The statement from Buckingham Palace read: "Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer this morning, The King experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in hospital.
"His Majesty’s afternoon engagements were therefore postponed. His Majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrow’s diary programme will also be rescheduled."
Professor Sikora explained that such incidents are "very usual" for those undergoing cancer treatment.
"Sure, he's canceled engagements but these things happen to cancer patients," he told GB News.
The oncologist described the hospital visit as "just a little blip in the course," adding that "nearly all cancer patients have little blips".
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He emphasised that the King's return home after being checked over at hospital was "great news".
Professor Sikora also noted a significant shift in transparency regarding royal health matters over recent decades.
"It's fascinating to see how the world has changed over the last 20 years. 20 years ago, we'd never be told anybody had cancer in the Royal Family," he said.
"Now we're told. We're not told everything, and that's fair enough, as it's people's personal data, it's personal information."
Professor Sikora shared his advice for cancer patients, including the King, to maintain normal routines.
"The best thing to do is carry on as normal. If you're not working, but you've got a family, just carry on looking after the grandchildren. Whatever you do, just do it. Otherwise you sit there and become miserable," he advised.
The oncologist praised the facility where the King is receiving treatment.
"[The London Clinic] is a very good place as private clinic which has been around for 90 or 100 years almost now, and he's having the best care you could get for his cancer," Professor Sikora stated.
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The professor shared his assessment during an appearance on GB News, saying: "I think it's okay, no one need worry. He went to hospital and there's clearly a side effect."
In a statement released on Thursday night, the Palace confirmed that the King has been forced to postpone all planned engagements as a result of the episode.
The statement from Buckingham Palace read: "Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer this morning, The King experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in hospital.
"His Majesty’s afternoon engagements were therefore postponed. His Majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrow’s diary programme will also be rescheduled."
Professor Sikora explained that such incidents are "very usual" for those undergoing cancer treatment.
"Sure, he's canceled engagements but these things happen to cancer patients," he told GB News.
The oncologist described the hospital visit as "just a little blip in the course," adding that "nearly all cancer patients have little blips".
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He emphasised that the King's return home after being checked over at hospital was "great news".
Professor Sikora also noted a significant shift in transparency regarding royal health matters over recent decades.
"It's fascinating to see how the world has changed over the last 20 years. 20 years ago, we'd never be told anybody had cancer in the Royal Family," he said.
"Now we're told. We're not told everything, and that's fair enough, as it's people's personal data, it's personal information."
Professor Sikora shared his advice for cancer patients, including the King, to maintain normal routines.
"The best thing to do is carry on as normal. If you're not working, but you've got a family, just carry on looking after the grandchildren. Whatever you do, just do it. Otherwise you sit there and become miserable," he advised.
The oncologist praised the facility where the King is receiving treatment.
"[The London Clinic] is a very good place as private clinic which has been around for 90 or 100 years almost now, and he's having the best care you could get for his cancer," Professor Sikora stated.
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