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King Charles has sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients, speaking of the "daunting and at times frightening experience" for cancer sufferers and their loved ones.
In a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities, the King spoke about becoming a cancer "statistic" – referencing the more than 1,000 new cases recorded in the UK every day.
He said his experience of living with cancer had shown that "the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion".
The message doesn't provide an update on the progress of the King's own cancer treatment, but royal sources say he is continuing in a positive direction.
