Cambodia's 72-year-old king says he has prostate cancer and is getting treatment in China

Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni has announced he has prostate cancer and will undergo treatment in China. He was diagnosed during a medical examination at a Beijing hospital. The 72-year-old monarch shared the news on Friday on his Facebook account and through Cambodia’s state news agency. His message did not specify the severity of his condition. Prostate cancer is often treatable if caught early. Sihamoni became king in October 2004 after the abdication of his father, Norodom Sihanouk, who had his own long battle with the disease. Sihamoni's role is mostly ceremonial, and he maintains a low public profile.