Kate Middleton makes major announcement about her cancer as she adjusts to 'new normal'
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The Princess of Wales has revealed she is is in remission from cancer and shared her relief in a personal message following her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital today. Kate, 43, returned to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, west London, this morning where she received her chemotherapy treatment to express her gratitude to her medical teams and show support to patients undergoing cancer treatment. And following the visit, in a statement on social media, Kate revealed her health update.
For the first time, she described herself as being in remission following her diagnosis last February and subsequent treatment and also revealed how she is adjusting to a "new normal" but looking forward to a "fulfilling year ahead.". In a heartfelt message on X, she said: "I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year. My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn't have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional.
"In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer.
"It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support." The message was signed off with a C denoting it was a personal message from the princess.