What serious illnesses did King Michael suffer from?

During the last period of his life, King Michael withdrew from public life due to health problems from which he suffered.

In March 2016, the Royal House announced King Michael's diagnoses and that he had undergone surgery at a Lausanne clinic.

“The Royal Council has taken note of the state of health of His Majesty, who recently underwent surgery. The medical team made the following diagnoses: metastatic squamous cell carcinoma" And "chronic leukemia" “His Majesty is undergoing complex and demanding treatment that prevents him from appearing in public, and will now undergo a period of convalescence,” said Andrew Popper, Head of His Majesty’s Court from Switzerland.

King Michael died on December 5, 2017, at the age of 96, at his residence in Aubonne, Switzerland.

What is epidermoid carcinoma?

The second most common type of skin cancer, epidermoid skin cancer, also called squamous cell carcinoma. It is characterized by abnormal and accelerated growth of squamous cells. Epidermoid carcinoma can also appear inside the body - in the mouth, throat, and lungs. It appears as flaky red spots that can develop into bleeding crusts. The lesions usually appear on areas of the body exposed to the sun.

Squamous cell carcinoma is four times more common in men than in women. The success of treatment is higher if the disease is detected in the early stages.

Chronic leukemia can develop without obvious symptoms

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer. In chronic myeloid leukemia, the bone marrow uncontrollably produces white blood cells called white blood cells. The exact causes are unknown, but radiation is one factor. Men have a higher risk of getting the disease and are more likely to be diagnosed the older they get. The disease can occur without specific manifestations and can be detected during routine blood tests. However, sometimes there may be changes in general health, enlargement of the spleen, increased fatigue and bleeding.