Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the “early stages” of treatment.
The princess, known as Kate, described her diagnosis as a “huge shock” in a video statement released on social media. The news comes two months after she had temporarily stepped away from public life following what Kensington Palace said at the time was surgery for a non-cancerous abdominal condition.
“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous,” said Catherine, 42, who is married to the heir to the British throne, Prince William.
“The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”
Kate continued that “William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”
The princess added, “As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.
Kate said that she had told them she is “well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.”
She praised Prince William for being by her side as “a great source of comfort and reassurance” as well as the support she has received from the public.
“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery,” the princess said.
She ended her heartfelt message by saying that she was also keeping “all those whose lives have been affected by cancer” in her thoughts.
“For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone,” Kate concluded in the video statement, which was filmed by BBC Studios at Windsor on Wednesday.
CNN understands the Prince and Princess of Wales wanted to wait for their young children to be out of school for the Easter holidays before making the announcement.
Prince William has been balancing supporting his wife and children while continuing his public-facing duties and will continue to do so, a royal source told CNN.
The princess started preventative chemotherapy in late February, the source said, adding that Kate had been expected to return to official duties after Easter, however she will now postpone further work until she has been cleared to do so by her medical team.
Kensington Palace is not expected to reveal any further medical details such as the type of cancer or what stage it is.
Preventative chemotherapy is often used after surgery as an “adjuvant” therapy, to weaken the chances of cancer returning, Dr. Karen Knudsen, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society, told CNN.
Post time 23-3-2024 06:38 AMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
Sebab macam² kontroversi teori merapu daripada haters, terpaksa la announce melalui video. Kan kalau keluar statement saje, nanti ada yang kata tipu, Kate dah mati la, coma la, dilenyap kan la. Banyak betul masa.
Post time 23-3-2024 08:26 AMFrom the mobile phone|Show all posts
Edited by delia3003 at 23-3-2024 08:30 AM
alesandra replied at 23-3-2024 08:18 AM
Hok olohh buta ke apa.walau aku bukan penilik tegar kate mmg lain laa.body language,cara jln etc.e ...
Senyum sama, body language, muka je tak mekap. Bodoh sangat la nak ber body double bagai dekat farm market yang selalu diorang pergi, dekat dengan rumah je.
Apakah anda semua rakyat Malaysia sudah melakukan doa untok kesembuhan KATE MIDDLETON THE PRINCESS of WALES dengan Tulus aar Beliau segera disembukan dari penyakitnya ....
Jangan pernah lupa bahwa berkat kemurahan dan kebaikan serta ketulusan hati mereka ... Malaysia boleh merdeka walaupun harus tetap diharuskan hormat dan memuja-muji mereka .... Dan X boleh dilupakan bahwa semua raja-raja melayu adalah pemuja dan pengikut setia raja dan ratu dari empayar great britain itu selamanya...
Mengapa ?
Kerana berkat sokongan British itulah .. Raja-raja Melayu masih tetap berkuasa hingga sekarang dengan segala sistem feudalistic yang sangat memuakkan itu..... Hehehehe
Post time 23-3-2024 05:43 AM
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