Princess Kate says chemotherapy over “but path to healing” after cancer diagnosis will be long
London — Catherine, the Princess of Wales, says she’s finished her course of chemotherapy and is looking forward to returning to work as she enters a “new phase of recovery” from cancer. Princess Kate delivered the news in a personal statement published by Kensington Palace on Monday, less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown,” Kate said.
While she’s finished her chemotherapy, Kate said she would remain focused on making a full recovery and only be returning to a “light program” of public events and engagements.
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“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything,” Kate said.
made a rare public appearance as her cancer treatment continued, appearing in the audience at the Wimbledon men’s tennis championship final. She was greeted with a standing ovation as she took her seat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court.
Two months before that, Kate attended her first major public event during her cancer treatment, riding in a carriage with her family for the Trooping the Colour military parade in central London, which marked the official birthday of her father-in-law, Britain’s King Charles III.
It is understood that the Princess will return to a light schedule of duties, and will continue to work from home.
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