Kate Middleton shares intimate cancer surgery details as she bravely reassures patients
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The Princess of Wales revealed in detail her feelings about a procedure she had to endure as part of her cancer treatment. Kate, 43, carried out her first solo engagement in over a year today as she paid a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London - the place where she received her chemotherapy treatment following her cancer diagnosis last year.
The visit was arranged as Kate wanted the opportunity to personally thank the staff for their exceptional care, support and compassion over the past year - and while there, she also met four cancer patients and shared stories with them. One of them was Katherine Field, 45, who chatted to the princess while wearing a cold cap, which helps to preserve hair while having chemotherapy. And during the chat, Kate gestured to her own arm and chest to discuss the 'port' mechanism to deliver the medicine.
A port is usually fitted to patients and embedded under the skin in order to directly deliver medication and fluids directly into the bloodstream. And Kate talked about she had a port during her treatment saying: "I got so attached to it." She also joked that she had hesitated when finally told "you can have it taken out" now. She is not thought to have used a cold cap herself.
Meanwhile, she empathised with one patient who was having chemotherapy saying: "It's really tough. It's such a shock." "Everyone said to me please keep a positive mindset, it makes such a difference," she said, adding that "When I came in everyone said make sure you have all your warm things [clothes] on" because of the side effects. The princess asked patients details about their treatment, trials, and well-being, and asked after their families.
