After she announced to the world last September that she had completed chemotherapy, Princess Kate Middleton He is in remission.
in Posted on Instagram Sharing on Tuesday, January 14, Middleton wrote: “I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for taking such good care of me over the past year.”
The princess continued: “My sincere thanks to all those who calmly walked alongside William and me as we navigated everything.” “We couldn't have asked for more. The care and advice we received throughout my time as a patient was exceptional.
“In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, I hope that by supporting pioneering research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we may be able to save many lives, and transform the experience of all those affected by cancer.”
“It is such a relief to now be in remission,” she shared. “And I will remain focused on recovery. As anyone who has had cancer knows, adjusting to a new normal takes time.”
“However, I look forward to a busy year ahead. There is a lot to look forward to. Thank you everyone for your continued support.”
In a rare public outing this month, Kate W Prince William She visited the hospital where she underwent cancer treatment after her diagnosis in early 2024.
During her visit Daily Mail Reports indicate that Kate spoke with staff and other patients in the midst of their battles with cancer.
During one of her conversations, the Princess spoke frankly about the side effects that accompany various cancer treatments.
She told hospital staff: “You think the treatment is over, continue doing daily tasks, but this is still a real challenge.”
“And the conversation… the words just disappear… realizing that as a patient, yes there are side effects around the treatment, but actually there are more long-term side effects.”
Kate continued to stress how important it is to continue holistic care “on the good days and the bad days.” Daily Mail Reports.
“I feel it is sometimes for the sake of our loved ones around us. They need support as much as I needed it as a patient.”
In a conversation with a current patient, Kate said: “The resilience you need to get through, first and foremost, is a simple experience of what you've been through… which is to keep coming back… to be as positive as you are. The treatments are very different and very varied, and they affect Families are different.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said Kate decided to visit the Royal Marsden Hospital “to show her gratitude to the amazing team, but also to highlight the world-leading care and treatment that the Marsden provides.”
in Her video in September“The last nine months have been very difficult for us as a family,” Kate explained. “Life as you know can change in an instant, and we had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and the unknown path.
She continued: “This time has reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple and important things in life, which many of us often take for granted. Simply to love and be loved.”