Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis.Photo:BBC Studios
BBC Studios
In a video message shared on social media on Friday,Kate Middletonannouncedshe has been diagnosed with cancerand is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
Read the Princess of Wales’official statementbelow, in its entirety.
“I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery.
“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.
“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. 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.
“This of course came as a huge shock, andWilliamand 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. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything toGeorge,CharlotteandLouisin a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.
source: people.com
