Medical experts in Australia share rare insight over King Charles’ cancer

Before King Charles concluded his royal tour in Australia, the monarch visited a cancer centre in Sydney to learn more about the disease.

The King announced back in February that he was diagnosed with cancer, however, the Palace refused to specify the type that ails him.

Hosted by the Melanoma Institute Australia’s co-medical directors Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer, Charles was given a trip around on Tuesday and learned about the pioneering treatment of skin cancer.

Scolyer, who is a leading melanoma pathologist, lauded the king on his cancer journey and provided a closer insight into the monarch’s medical condition.

“It’s courageous of the King to go public with his cancer journey,” he said. “Everyone’s different about how they feel about a cancer diagnosis.”

He continued, “Some people are happy to go public with it, but it’s not the same for all patients, and I think we should respect that. But for us, what we’ve been talking with the King about today is melanoma and the incredible advances that we’ve made here.”

The visit of Australia not only marked the first visit by the reigning King to the country but also the first one following his shocking cancer diagnosis.

It was reported previously that King Charles, who has "paused" his cancer treatment for the duration of his trip, is travelling with two doctors and a spare supply of blood.