Catherine, Princess of Wales, diagnosed with cancer
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Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales, has been diagnosed with cancer, she said Friday. Though her planned abdominal surgery was initially thought to have been a non-cancerous condition, tests following the operation revealed that cancer had been present.
Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales, has been diagnosed with cancer, she said in a video announcement on Friday.
The Princess of Wales had undergone a planned abdominal surgery in January. Though it was initially thought to have been a non-cancerous condition, tests following the operation revealed that cancer had been present, the statement read.
"My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment."
The 42-year-old princess said she is getting stronger every day with her family by her side.
"It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment," the statement read. "But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok."
She looks forward to returning to her duties when she is able, but is focusing on making a full recovery, she said.
The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic on Jan. 16 where she is said to have remained for 10 to 14 days.
