British Royal Family: Kate after cancer treatment: relieved to be in remission

Princess Kate (43) says she is on the right track after her cancer treatment. “It is a relief to now be in remission and I continue to focus on my recovery,” said the wife of the heir to the British throne, Prince William (42), on social media.

According to the British news agency PA, this was the first time Kate used the word “remission.” According to the British organization Cancer Research UK, a complete remission would occur if no signs of cancer can be detected after treatment.

Kate made it public in March that cancer was found after abdominal surgery and that she was receiving chemotherapy. In September she announced that she had completed treatment. At the time, she said her focus now was on remaining cancer-free.

Also Kate’s father-in-law, King Charles III. (76) is being treated for a cancer diagnosis. The royal family had not made public what types of cancer the royals had.

After treatment: Kate visits clinic

On Tuesday, Kate visited a London hospital, the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea. She was also treated by the clinic herself, as Kensington Palace made public for the first time.

As anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer knows, it takes time to adjust to a new normal, Kate said after the visit. But she is looking forward to the year. She thanked her for the support – the message was signed “C” for Catherine.

It was Kate’s first solo performance of the new year. According to the PA news agency, she didn’t just want to thank the “incredible team” with her visit, a palace spokesman said. She also wanted to point out how outstanding the treatment was.

According to PA, she said to a patient receiving chemotherapy: “It’s really hard.” Everyone advised her to think positively, it made a big difference.

At the end of her visit, she hugged a woman and appeared emotional while talking about patients, PA reported. “I wish I could do more to help,” Kate said. She will also take on co-patronship of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust – a role her husband William has long held.