Kate comforts cancer patients in surprise return to hospital that treated her
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The Princess of Wales offered comfort to cancer patients and their families as she made an emotional return to the hospital where she was treated, telling them: “There is light at the end of that tunnel.”. Kate spoke candidly about her own diagnosis, the “shock” of her “really tough” chemotherapy and the challenges of getting back to normal as she visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, south-west London, on Tuesday to thank her “amazing” medical teams for her care.
The princess, on her first major solo official engagement for more than a year, hugged Tina Adumou, who broke down in tears as she told Kate that her 19-year-old daughter is in the intensive care unit. Putting an arm around her, Kate looked emotional and told her she is in the best possible place.
The princess said: “I’m sorry. I wish there was more I could do to help. I wanted to come and show my support for the amazing work that’s going on here and for those who are going through treatment and having such a hard time.”. Kate added: “Are you OK? Yes?” then said, smiling: “There is light at the end of that tunnel. Very nice to meet you and best of luck. You are in the best of hands.”.
Crowds of people gathered to see the princess outside the medical treatment room, and she made an impromptu walkabout among patients and their supporters waiting in the corridor. She tightly hugged Rebecca Mendlesohn, 57, who is on a trial for secondary cancer – breast and liver.
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