King's cancer message has major impact as 100,000 people visit Cancer Research website

Lewis Henderson

By Lewis Henderson


Published: 14/12/2025

- 11:18

Updated: 14/12/2025

- 11:43

'This response shows just how important open conversations about cancer can be'

The King's latest cancer message has had a significant impact on the public, as more than 100,000 people visited Cancer Research UK's new screening checker.

The charity made the service available on December 5, with the majority of individuals accessing the site after Charles posted his video on Friday.


The tool allows visitors to quickly check the different types of cancer screenings available with the NHS and Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland and helps them find out which ones apply to them.

Michelle Mitchell, chief executive at Cancer Research UK, said: "Since launching our new Cancer Screening Checker, we've seen around 100,000 visits so far from people seeking information about cancer screening, with most of these taking place after his majesty the King spoke openly about his own cancer journey during the Stand Up To Cancer live show.

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The King's message has had a major impact on the public

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"This response shows just how important open conversations about cancer can be.

"Knowing which screening you're eligible for, and what happens next, isn't always straightforward, which is why we've launched this simple new Screening Checker.

"Taking just a few minutes to check what screening you're eligible for could be an important step towards protecting your health and could ultimately save lives."

As well as pleading with people to get scanned for cancer, the monarch shared the encouraging news that he can begin scaling back his cancer treatment.

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Over 100,000 people visited the cancer research website to check what screening they are eligible for

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Buckingham Palace shared a statement noting His Majesty is "deeply touched" by the reaction and is delighted by the scale and sensitivity of the worldwide media reaction.

It explained it is "most grateful for the many kind comments we have received for the King, both from those working in cancer care and from the general public".

The Palace continued: "I know His Majesty will be greatly encouraged and deeply touched by the very positive reaction his message has generated.

"He will be particularly pleased at the way it has helped to shine a light on the benefits of cancer screening programmes.

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The King said he was 'deeply touched' by the reaction to his message

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"It has long been the King's view that if some public good can come from sharing elements of his personal diagnosis and treatment journey, then it would be his pleasure and duty to do so.

"His thoughts and warmest wishes will remain with all those affected by cancer and those who care for them."

The monarch asked viewers during the festive season to hold in their "hearts, and your minds and prayers" the hundreds of thousands of people diagnosed with cancer each year, as well as "the millions more who love and care for them".

Drawing on his own experience, the King said: "I know from my own experience that a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming.

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"Yet I also know that early detection is the key that can transform treatment journeys, giving invaluable time to medical teams - and, to their patients, the precious gift of hope."

He told viewers those gifts were ones "we can all help deliver", before praising what he described as the "community of care" surrounding cancer patients.

The King said he had been "profoundly moved" by the specialists, nurses, researchers and volunteers who "work tirelessly to save and improve lives".

If you would like to use the screening checker to see if you're eligible, click the link here.