All the latest information about Kate Middleton's cancer that brought worldwide grief

: March 23 2024

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The people of Britain, and not only, have been deeply moved by the news that Princess Kate Middleton has been diagnosed with cancer, following her announcement in a touching video that caused global grief.

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But how much do we know so far about her health condition?

She said in an emotional message after attempting to violate her medical confidentiality, she underwent surgery in January.
The palace did not reveal details at the time, prompting speculation about what might be going on. At the time, it was announced that "everything is going well" and that his health problem was "not related to cancer", as the BBC explains.

In her video message, she says the cancer was diagnosed during tests performed after surgery.

Kensington Palace has not given further details about the type of cancer he suffers from.

A palace spokesman said: "We will not share any more information on medical confidentiality. The princess has a right to medical confidentiality just like all of us."

Kate announced that her medical team advised her to undergo "preventive chemotherapy" and that she is in the early stages of this treatment.
Chemotherapy is a general term for medication that aims to kill cancer cells – it can be given in drops or in pill form.

Professor Andrew Beggs, consultant colon surgeon, said: "Preventive chemotherapy after surgery is given to reduce the risk of cancer coming back in the future."

How long this treatment needs to be followed and very often depends on the type of cancer and how it develops.

Announcing the diagnosis in a touching video she posted on Friday (23/3), filmed in Windsor on Wednesday, Kate revealed that the news of her health was a "huge shock" and that she and William "did everything we can to process and manage it privately for the sake of our young family.