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King Charles III said Friday that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year due to early diagnosis, effective intervention and following doctors’ orders.

Charles, 77, revealed the information in a recorded message broadcast on British television on Friday as part of a campaign to encourage people to take advantage of screening tests that can detect cancer in its early stages, when it is easier to treat.

Buckingham Palace made the advertisement Last year doctors detected cancer in the king.

“Early diagnosis simply saves lives,” the king said on Friday.

“I also know what a difference it has made in my case, allowing me to continue leading a full and active life even while I am undergoing treatment,” he added.

The recorded message gave Charles the opportunity to reflect on his experiences in the 22 months since he announced he would undergo treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.

He said he had been deeply concerned to learn that at least 9 million people in the UK were not up to date with the cancer screening tests available to them.

“That is, at least 9 million opportunities for early diagnosis are lost,” he stressed.

He highlighted that when bowel cancer is detected at its earliest stage, around nine in 10 people survive for at least five years. “When diagnosed late, that number drops to just one in 10,” Charles said.

Royal sources said it should not be assumed that the king was being treated for bowel cancer. While the palace has not specified what type of cancer the king has, officials said the cancer was discovered after treatment for an enlarged prostate revealed “a separate issue of concern.”

Charles’s decision to reveal his diagnosis was a exit of british royaltywho have traditionally considered their health a personal matter and have shared few details with the public.

“Her Majesty has decided to share her diagnosis to avoid speculation and in the hope that it can help public understanding of all those around the world affected by cancer,” Buckingham Palace said at the time.

Charles has since used his own story to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment. Cancer Research UK recorded a 33% increase in visits to its website in the weeks following the king’s diagnosis, as people searched for information about the signs of cancer.

The monarch suspended public engagements for about two months after his diagnosis so he could focus on his treatment and recovery. But he continued with state affairs and maintained his constitutional role as head of state.

Charles returned to public events in April last year with a visit to a cancer treatment center at University College Hospital in central London, where he met staff and shared stories with other cancer patients.

“It’s always a bit of a shock when they tell you, isn’t it?” he said, sympathizing with a patient as chemotherapy drugs dripped down her arm.