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☆ King Charles is opening up Balmoral Castle for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Editor’s Note: This is a version of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain’s royal family. CNN —King Charles III is opening the doors of Balmoral Castle this summer for the most intimate tours ever permitted around the British royal family’s much-loved private Scottish home. The original property was deemed too small for the royal family so another, more substantial, castle had to be built just 100 yards away. Queen Elizabeth II in the Drawing Room at Balmoral Castle on September 6, 2022 in Aberdeen, Scotland. “It’s a lovely base for granny and grandpa to be for us to come and see them.”A general view of Balmoral Castle, the Scottish residence of the royal family since 1852.

Persons: CNN — King Charles III, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria, King, Queen Elizabeth II, Jane Barlow, Charles, Queen Camilla, There’s, Prince William, Prince Harry, Diana, Princess of Wales, ” Princess Eugenie, “, ”, Andrew Milligan, Jill O’Brien, ” Charles, Camilla Organizations: CNN’s Royal, CNN, Scottish, ITV Locations: Balmoral, Scotland’s, Scottish, Buckingham, Windsor, Sandringham, Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland, Highgrove, Balmoral Castle

☆ Italian island overrun by goats is offering them free to anyone who can catch them
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Amarachi Orie | Barbie Latza Nadeau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The tiny, remote Italian island of Alicudi is home to only around 100 residents and, ideally, about 100 wild goats. According to the Sicilian regional government, the goats were introduced to the island around 20 years ago by a farmer who then set them free. For years, the animals—which are not owned by anyone—grazed autonomously on the sides of Alicudi’s cliffs and are featured in almost any postcard from the volcanic island. “We have heard from dozens of people since we first announced this,” Gullo said, including a farmer from the nearby island of Vulcano, who produces goat cheese. Once the goats have been apportioned, the goat-taker has 15 days to catch and remove them from the island.

Persons: Riccardo Gullo, Gullo, you’ve, they’re, —, ” Gullo, ” Organizations: CNN Locations: Alicudi, Vulcano, Sicily, McKinney , Texas, Llandudno, Wales

☆ How an Editors’ Note Fueled Another Kate Conspiracy Theory
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Isabella Kwai | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced last month that she had been diagnosed with cancer, it seemed to quell the rumors that had swirled over her stepping back from public life. With disinformation spreading fast online, at times amplified by hostile states, some social media users were primed for skepticism. A note from Getty Images beside the video announcement, released on March 22, said it “may not adhere” to its editorial policy and fanned more conspiracy theories over the video’s authenticity. There is no evidence, according to researchers, that the video is a deepfake, and agencies routinely attach such notes to content given to them by third parties. With images easy to manipulate, researchers say that news agencies are being transparent about the source of their content.

Persons: Catherine, Princess of Wales Organizations: Getty

☆ Andy Cohen says he wishes he kept his mouth shut about Kate Middleton
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewAndy Cohen finally addressed his commentary on Kate Middleton. Andy Cohen speculated about Kate's well-being on social mediaBefore Kate's announcement, Cohen contributed to the speculation around the princess. AdvertisementBut on Monday, Cohen said on his SiriusXM show "Radio Andy" that he regretted saying anything about Kate online. "I just want to say I am heartbroken by the news about Princess Kate," Cohen said. "We are all praying for Princess Kate and King Charles," Cohen added.

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☆ Kate Middleton's cancer video got new scrutiny this week, but there's a reason for the seemingly red flag
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewGetty Images attached an editor's note to the video of Kate Middleton revealing she has cancer that says the video might not comply with its editorial standards. But that didn't stop social-media users from speculating that the editor's note implied that the video was somehow inauthentic. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The Princess of Wales shared her diagnosis in a video shared by Kensington Palace on March 22. AdvertisementOne user pointed to the editor's note on a Getty video of the recent Baltimore bridge collapse, which is identical to the one on the video of Kate.

Persons: —, Kate Middleton, Getty, Wales, Kate, Christopher Bouzy, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's, XiA6SnKwvI — Christopher Bouzy Organizations: Service, Business, Kensington Palace, BBC Studios, Washington Post, BBC, Twitter, Prince Harry's Netflix, Getty Locations: Kensington, Windsor, Baltimore

☆ Opinion | Talking (or Not) About Your Cancer
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

However, she has the unique opportunity to alert and educate many people regarding symptoms and treatments. And by speaking calmly and frankly, she has the additional opportunity to help remove the fear and stigma of a cancer diagnosis. Barbara MutterperlNew YorkTo the Editor:My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 12 years old and she was 33. In the 1960s breast cancer was often fatal, and cancer was not discussed publicly. I am 75 and had early stage breast cancer four years ago.

Persons: Daniela J, Lamas, Catherine , Princess of, Barbara Mutterperl Locations: Catherine , Princess of Wales, Barbara Mutterperl New York

☆ Opinion: Trump videos send wildly different messages
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. In a video promoting the Bible, Trump said, “Religion and Christianity are the biggest things missing from this country. … we need to bring them back.”On Good Friday, Trump posted a very different kind of video. It showed an image of President Joe Biden lying sideways and tied up in the bed of a pickup truck. “Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign can’t win, but it could swing the presidency to former President Donald Trump,” Begala wrote.

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☆ King Charles, Hoping to Reassure Public, Attends Easter Service
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Mark Landler | More About Mark Landler | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

King Charles III walked into the Easter church service on Sunday at Windsor Castle with Queen Camilla, pausing to wave to well-wishers in his first significant public appearance since disclosing last month that he has cancer. Charles, 75, has continued to work while undergoing treatment, greeting visitors and holding his weekly meetings with the British prime minister, Rishi Sunak. Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced just over a week ago that she, too, had been diagnosed with cancer. As planned, neither Catherine nor her husband, Prince William, appeared with the family at the service. She has not made an official public appearance since Christmas Day, before she entered a hospital for abdominal surgery in January.

Persons: King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Charles, Rishi Sunak, George’s, Catherine , Princess of Wales, Catherine, Prince William Organizations: Windsor Castle Locations: St, Windsor

☆ Prince William and Kate Middleton's family didn't attend Easter Sunday service alongside King Charles, but here are all the royals who did
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Prince and Princess of Wales didn't attend Easter Sunday service with the royal family. AdvertisementThe Prince and Princess of Wales' family did not attend the Easter Mattins Service on Sunday. A few British royals attended the service at St. George's Chapel, but Prince William, 41, Kate Middleton, 42, and their three children were not among them. The family appeared at the service last Easter but decided to step back following Middleton's health announcement this month. AdvertisementThe service also marked King Charles III's first major public outing since his own cancer diagnosis this year.

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☆ King Charles attends Easter church service in most significant appearance since cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Max Foster | Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Windsor, England CNN —King Charles III has made his most significant outing since his cancer diagnosis last month, attending the traditional Easter Mattins church service in Windsor on Sunday. Typically, the extended royal family gathers for Easter at Windsor Castle before heading to church together. A notable absence from Sunday’s Easter festivities were the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children. Easter had initially been suggested by Kensington Palace as the period when she would resume duties following her operation. Prince William is expected to resume public engagements in mid-April once Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have restarted school.

Persons: England CNN — King Charles III, Charles, George’s, Queen Camilla, King, Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Edward, Sophie –, Duke, Duchess, Edinburgh –, James, Earl of Wessex, Princess Anne, Tim Laurence, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, York, Camilla, Rishi Sunak, “, deputized, Prince, Princess of Wales, Waleses, Prince Louis, Catherine, ” Kate, Easter, Prince William, Prince George , Princess Charlotte Organizations: England CNN, Windsor, Royal, CNN’s Royal, Kensington Palace Locations: Windsor, England, St, Windsor Castle, London, Edinburgh, Moldova, Burundi, Buckingham, Kensington

☆ King Charles shakes hands, chats with crowd at most significant public outing since cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

King Charles III shook hands and chatted with onlookers after attending an Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday in his most significant public outing since being diagnosed with cancer last month. "Keep going strong," one member of the crowd shouted as Charles and Queen Camilla walked by. The king has continued fulfilling his state duties, such as reviewing government papers and meeting with the prime minister. The service itself was smaller than usual as Kate, the Princess of Wales, is also being treated for cancer and has paused public duties. "He knows that being seen by the public and having public goodwill is really what's at the core of a successful monarchy,'' royal commentator Jennie Bond told the BBC.

Persons: King Charles III, George's, Charles, Queen Camilla, Buckingham, Princess, Prince William, Kate shock's, —, Queen Elizabeth II, Jennie Bond, Charles's, Rishi Sunak Organizations: Windsor, BBC, Privy Council Locations: St, Wales

☆ Is Guyana’s Oil a Blessing or a Curse?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Gaiutra Bahadur | Keisha Scarville | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Basjit Mahabir won’t let me in. I’m trying to persuade Mr. Mahabir to open the padlocked gate of the Wales Estate, where he guards the ramshackle remains of a factory surrounded by miles of fallow sugar cane fields. The growing and grinding of sugar on this plantation about 10 miles from Georgetown, Guyana’s capital, ended seven years ago, and parts of the complex, its weathered zinc walls the color of rust, have been sold for scrap. “My father used to manage the field lab.” Mr. Mahabir is friendly, but firm. Now the estate is slated to become part of Guyana’s latest boom, an oil rush that is reshaping the country’s future.

Persons: Basjit, Mahabir, “, ”, Mr, I’m Organizations: Wales Estate Locations: Georgetown, Guyana’s

☆ Prince William's wife and father were diagnosed with cancer within weeks of each other. We spoke to a social worker about how caregivers can cope.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

King Charles III and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, both announced they had cancer this year. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPrince William's wife and father both announced separate cancer diagnoses within a month of each other. Buckingham Palace announced King Charles III's diagnosis in a statement shared in February, just weeks after the 75-year-old underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate. Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, later announced her cancer diagnosis in a video statement in March.

Persons: King Charles III, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Monica Cwynar, —, Prince William's, King Charles III's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Buckingham

☆ Kate, Princess of Wales conspiracies peddled by Russian disinformation group, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The motive of such campaigns, Innes said, is to “destabilize” Russia’s Western antagonists and “undermine trust” in their institutions. The pattern of behavior was one his team recognized from a group of Russian actors his team had studied before. It is a commercial firm contracted to run disinformation campaigns, Innes said. Aaron Chown/Press Association/APMeta said it disrupted the group, but its disinformation campaigns have since grown more sophisticated. The timing of the Kate conspiracies was also propitious for the Kremlin – coming just as Putin secured a fifth term in power in a stage-managed election devoid of credible opposition.

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☆ Prince William faced criticism for not appearing with Kate Middleton when she revealed her cancer diagnosis. But a PR professional says it was the right call.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced her cancer diagnosis on March 22. Some criticized Prince William for not appearing in the video statement beside Middleton. In the video, Middleton donned casual clothes and sat on a bench in the garden while delivering details about her health. "I do think they could have done more, but we also don't know what Kate wanted," von Mueffling said. SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK - DECEMBER 25: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales and Mia Tindall attend the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk.

Persons: Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Dini von Mueffling, Prince William's, —, Middleton, von Mueffling, would've, Von Mueffling, Monica Lewinsky, Jane Barlow, Stephen Colbert, Mueffling, Kate, Catherine , Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince William , Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Mia Tindall, Samir Hussein, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Buckingham, Charles Organizations: Service, Kensington Palace, Sandringham Church, Buckingham Palace, Associated Press Locations: Middleton, Kensington, Wales, New York City, Virginia, SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK, Sandringham , Norfolk

☆ King Charles will attend Easter Sunday service at Windsor
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | Max Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Editor’s Note: This is a version of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain’s royal family. London CNN —Britain’s King Charles III will lead members of the royal family at the Easter Sunday church service this weekend, marking his most significant appearance since his cancer diagnosis last month. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, will be joined by several other Windsors for the Easter Mattins Service at St. George’s Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier this week. The event is a firm fixture in the royal calendar and is usually attended by many family members who are often seen walking to church together on Easter Sunday. As such, the number of family members gathering for the traditional service is expected to be smaller than normal to minimize the risks associated with larger crowds.

Persons: London CNN — Britain’s King Charles III, Charles, Queen Camilla, Catherine , Princess of Wales, – Prince George , Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis –, “, ” King Charles, Kate, ” Organizations: CNN’s Royal, London CNN, Easter, Palace, CNN Locations: London, St, George’s, Windsor Castle, Moldova, Burundi, Buckingham

SYDNEY (AP) — Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a paparazzi photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month. Taylor Swift’s representatives responded by accusing members of the media of aggression during the interaction. Police began investigating the incident at the time and announced Wednesday that “no further police action” would be taken. "No offences were detected, and the investigation was concluded with no further police action required,” said the statement from the New South Wales Police Force. More than 600,000 fans saw the Australian leg of her Eras Tour at seven Australian stadium concerts.

Persons: — Taylor Swift’s, Scott Swift, Ben McDonald, Taylor Swift’s, ” Organizations: SYDNEY, Police, New South Wales Police Force

The decision scraps duties as high as 218% on Australian wine exports to China, its largest overseas market once worth more than 1 billion Australian dollars ($653 million). The Australian government said it welcomed Beijing’s decision “which comes at a critical time for the Australian wine industry.”“Since 2020, China’s duties on Australian wine effectively made it unviable for Australian producers to export bottled wine to that market,” the statement read. “There are a lot of people in the Australian wine industry who will be reaching out for a good glass of wine tonight and feeling a whole lot happier about their future,” Bruce Tyrrell, managing director of Tyrrell’s Wines in New South Wales, told CNN. Annual wine production hit its lowest point in more than 15 years during 2022-2023, Wine Australia said. Lee McLean, head of national association of grape and wine producers Australian Grape & Wine, said industry groups were working with the Australian government to “ensure a coordinated re-entry” into the market.

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☆ Louis Rees-Zammit: Welsh rugby star agrees to NFL deal with Kansas City Chiefs: reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Cnn Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN has reached out to the Chiefs, Rees-Zammit’s agent and the NFL for comment. The 23-year-old winger is a star for Wales and his former club Gloucester but elected to leave the security of rugby for the NFL International Player Pathway (IPP) program and eventually an NFL roster. “I fancy a new challenge and what a better challenge than to be in the NFL,” Rees-Zammit told CNN’s Coy Wire earlier this month. Despite never playing American football at any organized level, Rees-Zammit is familiar with the game, having watched the sport from a young age. “My dad as a teenager in the UK, he always played American football,” Rees-Zammit explained to Wire.

Persons: CNN — Louis Rees, Rees, ” Rees, Zammit, CNN’s Coy, “ I’ve, “ Organizations: CNN, National Football League, Welsh, Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN, Chiefs, NFL, Wales, Gloucester, Irish Lions, American Locations: American

☆ When her doctor doubted the severity of her morning sickness, this geneticist and Time Woman of the Year found the cause herself
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Geneticist Marlena Fezjo says she had bad morning sickness during her first pregnancy, but the symptoms she experienced during her second pregnancy in 1999 were much worse. The only time Fezjo wasn't nauseous, she says, is when she laid "completely still and flat," and she wasn't able to hold down food or drinks. Fezjo was eventually diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), but when she talked about her symptoms with her doctor, they didn't believe they were as bad as she described. Fezjo wasn't exaggerating in the slightest: "It was so bad that I could not eat or move without vomiting." She went on to discover the gene that caused her severe morning sickness symptoms.

Persons: Marlena Fezjo, Fezjo, hyperemesis gravidarum, Wales, Kate Middleton, haven't Organizations: CNBC, National Health Service, Harmonia Healthcare

☆ King Charles praises 'kindness' and friendship 'in times of need' ahead of his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewKing Charles III spoke about friendship and kindness in a series of remarks before his first public appearance since announcing his cancer diagnosis. Charles, 75, shared his sentiments via a recorded audio message played at the Royal Maundy Service, an annual event that takes place on the Thursday before Easter Sunday, according to Royal Central. King Charles III and Queen Camilla attending the Royal Maundy Service in 2023. The Maundy Service has a very special place in my heart," Charles said in comments obtained by Royal Central. Related storiesCharles then addressed the people chosen to receive Maundy Money.

Persons: —, Charles III, Charles, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, CHARLOTTE GRAHAM, Jesus, King Charles, Christopher Furlong, Buckingham, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Andy Cheung, I've Organizations: Service, Royal Maundy Service, Royal Central, Business, Getty, Gentlemen, Coronation Service, Buckingham Palace, Associated Press Locations: Worcester Cathedral, Windsor, Middleton

☆ King Charles calls for acts of friendship in first public remarks since Kate’s cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Caitlin Danaher | Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —King Charles III gave public remarks for Maundy Thursday, addressing the importance of acts of friendship, following his and Catherine, Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnoses. The King’s audio message — which was played at the annual Royal Maundy service at Worcester Cathedral in England on Thursday — were his first public comments since Catherine revealed she was undergoing chemotherapy. Charles, who is also currently undergoing treatment for cancer, did not attend the service, leaving his wife, Queen Camilla, to hand out traditional Maundy gifts on his behalf. The King is, however, expected to attend church on Easter Sunday alongside his wife, marking his most significant public appearance since his diagnosis. It is an ancient ceremony that dates back to 600 A.D. and marks how Jesus washed the feet of disciples at the Last Supper.

Persons: London CNN — King Charles III, Catherine , Princess, Wales, Catherine, Charles, Queen Camilla, Camilla’s, Jesus, Charles ’, John, “, ” Charles ’ Organizations: London CNN, Royal, Worcester Cathedral, CNN’s Royal, PA Media Locations: England, British, Worcester, ”

☆ Thames Water: Britain’s biggest water company left in the lurch by shareholders
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Anna Cooban | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —Investors are refusing to inject billions in new money into Britain’s biggest water company, leaving the beleaguered business at risk of an emergency government takeover. “After more than a year of negotiations with the regulator, Ofwat has not been prepared to provide the necessary regulatory support for a business plan which ultimately addresses the issues that Thames Water faces,” the shareholders said. In its turnaround plan published in October, Thames Water, which is saddled with £14 billion ($17.7 million) in debt, proposed to jack up the average annual customer bill by 40% by 2030. The first £500 million ($630 million) of that sum was due by Sunday, March 31. “Based on the feedback provided by Ofwat to Thames Water to date, the regulatory arrangements that would be expected to apply to Thames Water… make the (turnaround plan) uninvestible,” the utility said in a statement Thursday.

Persons: Ofwat, Chris Weston, “, Jeremy Hunt, Weston, ”, Olesya Dmitracova Organizations: London CNN — Investors, Ofwat, Thames, Water, Reuters, Government, BBC Locations: Thames, London, England, China, Abu Dhabi, British, Wales

☆ Russian Group Spread Disinformation About Princess of Wales, Experts Say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Mark Landler | Adam Satariano | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The whirl of conspiracy theories that enveloped Catherine, Princess of Wales, before she disclosed her cancer diagnosis last week probably didn’t need help from a foreign state. But researchers in Britain said Wednesday that a notorious Russian disinformation operation helped stir the pot. As in those cases, Professor Innes said, the influence campaign appeared calculated to inflame divisions, deepen a sense of chaos in society, and erode trust in institutions — in this case, the British royal family and the news media. “The story was already being framed in conspiracy terms, so you can appeal to those people. And people who support the royal family get angry.”

Persons: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Martin Innes, Volodymyr Zelensky, Innes, ” Organizations: Cardiff University, Ukraine Locations: Britain, Wales, —

☆ Oncologist: Kate’s diagnosis is part of a troubling trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Jalal Baig | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

As a medical oncologist, I am heartbroken — but hardly surprised. In fact, it is part of a rising global trend in which newly diagnosed cancer patients are getting younger. The global incidence of early-onset cancer increased by 79.1% and early-onset cancer deaths rose by 27.7% from 1990 to 2019, a 2023 study in the journal BMJ Oncology found. And because early-onset cancers are often diagnosed at advanced stages, they were once thought to be biologically different and more pernicious than their older counterparts. Younger patients may be pregnant at the start of therapy or worry about the effects on fertility.

Persons: Jalal Baig, Catherine , Princess of Wales, Kimmie Ng, “, haven’t, oncologist Jalal Baig, Suneel Kamath, ” Kamath Organizations: Washington Post, NBC News, Foreign, CNN, BMJ Oncology, American Medical Association, Dana, Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Globe, Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, for Young, Cleveland Clinic, US Preventive Services Task Force Locations: Chicago, Washington, United States, Wales

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