King Charles Empathizes with Patient Over Metallic Taste Side Effect During Cancer Centre Visit
By
Stephanie Petit
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
King Charles, 77, visited Guy's Cancer Centre in London and related to a patient about the "awful sort of metallic taste" caused by cancer treatment. The monarch, who announced his own undisclosed cancer diagnosis in 2024 and continues treatment, showed empathy during the hospital visit. The article highlights his personal connection to patients undergoing similar experiences.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt's an awful sort of metallic taste, isn't it?
It's a very difficult journey, but you're doing so well.
I know exactly what you're going through.
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