A medical professional has outlined potential side effects of his cancer treatment following King Charles's brief hospitalisation.
Speaking to GB News, David James was careful not to speculate specifically about the monarch's condition, but broke down the issues that can occur when undergoing cancer treatment.
His comments come as King Charles was admitted to hospital earlier today after experiencing adverse side effects connected to his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced.
The monarch required "a short period of observation" before being discharged.
The director of patient project at Prostate Cancer Research told GB News: "I’d be totally speculating, so this is obviously not related to the King’s cancer when I say this.
"However, you might be thinking about chemotherapy, which typically requires going into the hospital, though it can also be administered at home.
"That doesn’t necessarily mean that’s what he was undergoing. Chemotherapy comes in cycles, and there are short-term side effects, usually lasting a couple of days before people start to feel better.
"People typically go through a few rounds of that. There are also other short-term treatments, such as radiotherapy, which can have side effects, but again, they can present very differently depending on the individual.
"Whether you experience short-term side effects or ones that last longer can vary.
"So, it’s really, as I said, difficult to say what type of treatment he might be receiving, especially since they haven’t confirmed what type of cancer he has other than saying he has cancer.
"But again, I just want to reiterate that it is extremely important for anyone going through cancer treatment to follow their healthcare professional’s advice and take rest when needed.
"This will significantly improve the chances of the treatment being effective, as giving your body time to rest and recover is essential."
The statement from Buckingham Palace said: "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."
The statement continued: "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.
"His Majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result."
Since his cancer diagnosis last February, the monarch has undergone weekly treatment.
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Speaking to GB News, David James was careful not to speculate specifically about the monarch's condition, but broke down the issues that can occur when undergoing cancer treatment.
His comments come as King Charles was admitted to hospital earlier today after experiencing adverse side effects connected to his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced.
The monarch required "a short period of observation" before being discharged.
The director of patient project at Prostate Cancer Research told GB News: "I’d be totally speculating, so this is obviously not related to the King’s cancer when I say this.
"However, you might be thinking about chemotherapy, which typically requires going into the hospital, though it can also be administered at home.
"That doesn’t necessarily mean that’s what he was undergoing. Chemotherapy comes in cycles, and there are short-term side effects, usually lasting a couple of days before people start to feel better.
"People typically go through a few rounds of that. There are also other short-term treatments, such as radiotherapy, which can have side effects, but again, they can present very differently depending on the individual.
"Whether you experience short-term side effects or ones that last longer can vary.
"So, it’s really, as I said, difficult to say what type of treatment he might be receiving, especially since they haven’t confirmed what type of cancer he has other than saying he has cancer.
"But again, I just want to reiterate that it is extremely important for anyone going through cancer treatment to follow their healthcare professional’s advice and take rest when needed.
"This will significantly improve the chances of the treatment being effective, as giving your body time to rest and recover is essential."
The statement from Buckingham Palace said: "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."
The statement continued: "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.
"His Majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result."
Since his cancer diagnosis last February, the monarch has undergone weekly treatment.
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