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From ABC News: Kate, the Princess of Wales, is opening up about her health six months after announcing she had been diagnosed with cancer.
Kate, the wife of Prince William and a mom of three, said in a video message Monday that she is focused on staying “cancer free” and returning to work after completing chemotherapy.
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Kate announced in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing what the palace described as “planned abdominal surgery” in January.
She has not revealed publicly what type of cancer she faced, nor exact details of her treatment beyond that she was undergoing “preventative chemotherapy.”
Kate’s full statement reads:
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.
The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.
The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.
With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.
This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.
Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.
I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.
Despite all that has gone before I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.
William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.
To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.
WATCH her video below:
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.
The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an… pic.twitter.com/9S1W8sDHUL
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 9, 2024
BREAKING The Princess of Wales confirms she has completed her chemotherapy after an “incredibly tough” 9 months. As I exclusively revealed last week in The Sunday Times @thetimes, Kate will make a gradual return to work, planning to be at the Cenotaph and her Christmas carols👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/Xrd99ysEV1
— Roya Nikkhah (@RoyaNikkhah) September 9, 2024
BREAKING: Kate says illness has given her ‘new perspective on everything’ and renewed focus on ‘simple yet important things in life’
Read more ⬇️https://t.co/enIvekQ1ra pic.twitter.com/J6cBOUJ3YT
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 9, 2024
BREAKING: Kate, the Princess of Wales, said in a video message Monday that she has completed chemotherapy. https://t.co/g4Ur7qopeL pic.twitter.com/MYJJQOyQm9
— ABC News (@ABC) September 9, 2024
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