Kate Middleton says surgery found cancer, is undergoing chemotherapy
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Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis to the world, saying she's in the 'early stages' of treatment.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, says cancer was found during her abdominal surgery earlier this year and she is undergoing “preventative chemotherapy,” she announced Friday.
Kensington Palace has not disclosed what type of cancer Middleton has, but said it was discovered in post-operative tests after her abdominal surgery.
“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful, however tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” she said in a video message posted to social media Friday afternoon, dressed informally in jeans and a white striped sweater.
“My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I’m now in the early stages of that treatment. This of course came as a huge shock and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”
“As you can imagine this has taken time, it has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment,” the Princess continued. “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.
“As I’ve said to them, I am well, and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal, in my mind body and spirits. Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.”
In her statement she asked for “time, space and privacy” as she undergoes her treatment.
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