Kate's cancer battle

[deb]

Praying for Kate and her family.

[massadvj]

That's a tough one @massadvj  to lose a spouse to cancer.  I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Yes, prayers that her treatment is successful.

Thank you. It will be 9 years on April 5th. The year and a half we spent fighting was the hardest time of my life.

[libertybele]

Thank you. It will be 9 years on April 5th. The year and a half we spent fighting was the hardest time of my life.

I am sure that it was extremely difficult for you and you being her support system and helping was a blessing for her.

[Right_in_Virginia]

From Kate's brother:

[libertybele]

From Kate's brother:

Very touching and she is blessed to have a wonderful support system.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Princess of Wales' speech in full

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, 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.

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 have 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. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.

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.

At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13229281/Harry-Meghan-release-statement-Kates-shock-cancer-diagnosis-wish-health-healing.html

[Right_in_Virginia]

Harry and Meghan today said they are wishing the Princess of Wales 'health and healing' after she announced her shock cancer diagnosis.

'We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,' the couple said in a brief statement to Harper's Bazaar.

It remains unclear if Harry will return to the UK, as he did after King Charles' cancer diagnosis.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13229281/Harry-Meghan-release-statement-Kates-shock-cancer-diagnosis-wish-health-healing.html

Stay in California, grifters.

[AllThatJazzZ]

I realize she didn't say what kind of cancer, but since she had abdominal surgery, there's a very good chance that it's ovarian cancer she's battling. I pray they got it early.

Fourteen years ago almost to the week, I was rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. A high fever indicated infection. After 3 days on antibiotics, I had surgery and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer (stage 2). I had chemo, endured chemo brain, got to see what I look like bald (kinda cute, actually), and ultimately beat cancer's evil attempt on my life. So, when someone else is in that same battle, it becomes personal to me. @massadvj, I'm so sorry you lost your beloved wife, and @mountaineer, I'm sad that your sister is in the midst of that battle now.

I know some things that I didn't know back then. If I were diagnosed with any kind of cancer today, I'd go full carnivore. Not to tell anyone how to address their health issues. Just saying that it's what I would trust at this point.

Prayers for Kate and Mary Beth for healing. Prayers for @massadvj for comfort.

[DCPatriot]

I realize she didn't say what kind of cancer, but since she had abdominal surgery, there's a very good chance that it's ovarian cancer she's battling. I pray they got it early.

Fourteen years ago almost to the week, I was rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. A high fever indicated infection. After 3 days on antibiotics, I had surgery and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer (stage 2). I had chemo, endured chemo brain, got to see what I look like bald (kinda cute, actually), and ultimately beat cancer's evil attempt on my life. So, when someone else is in that same battle, it becomes personal to me. @massadvj, I'm so sorry you lost your beloved wife, and @mountaineer, I'm sad that your sister is in the midst of that battle now.

I know some things that I didn't know back then. If I were diagnosed with any kind of cancer today, I'd go full carnivore. Not to tell anyone how to address their health issues. Just saying that it's what I would trust at this point.

Prayers for Kate and Mary Beth for healing. Prayers for @massadvj for comfort.

God Bless You, @AllThatJazzZ 

[catfish1957]

Father and wife cancer diagnoses within months, 3 kids 10 and under, and State duties?

Incredible stress and pressure.  Hope he holds on.

[libertybele]

Father and wife cancer diagnoses within months, 3 kids 10 and under, and State duties?

Incredible stress and pressure.  Hope he holds on.

Indeed. I'm sure Kate's family will be helping as much as they can, but with this kind of stress he also needs to worry about his own health and take care of himself.

[massadvj]

I realize she didn't say what kind of cancer, but since she had abdominal surgery, there's a very good chance that it's ovarian cancer she's battling. I pray they got it early.

Fourteen years ago almost to the week, I was rushed to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. A high fever indicated infection. After 3 days on antibiotics, I had surgery and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer (stage 2). I had chemo, endured chemo brain, got to see what I look like bald (kinda cute, actually), and ultimately beat cancer's evil attempt on my life. So, when someone else is in that same battle, it becomes personal to me. @massadvj, I'm so sorry you lost your beloved wife, and @mountaineer, I'm sad that your sister is in the midst of that battle now.

I know some things that I didn't know back then. If I were diagnosed with any kind of cancer today, I'd go full carnivore. Not to tell anyone how to address their health issues. Just saying that it's what I would trust at this point.

Prayers for Kate and Mary Beth for healing. Prayers for @massadvj for comfort.

Bless you. Congratulations on succeeding in your treatment. My wife had stage 3C when it was discovered. There was very little hope she would make it. We met many amazing women during that time, some of whom did make it by the grace of God.

[Smokin Joe]

My brother's wife is currently battling the same thing...she's in an NIH study group.  Was given a maximum of 5 years since her diagnosis...it's now her 7th year of treatments.   

If she has hit 7 out of an anticipated 5, she is doing well, considering. Chemo and radiation and surgery are a bitch, though. Prayers up for your Sister in Law, for a cure.

[Smokin Joe]

What a noble (in the true sense) statement. God Bless Kate with a full recovery.

[Wingnut]

Stay in California, grifters.

My sentiments exactly!    Meghan is doing the math to see how she could be Queen of England AFter her FIL checks out from cancer in 2 years.

[Smokin Joe]

My sentiments exactly!    Meghan is doing the math to see how she could be Queen of England AFter her FIL checks out from cancer in 2 years.

She can sod off. Her beau abdicated, didn't he?

Wallis Simpson, please pick up the white courtesy phone...

[Wingnut]

She can sod off. Her beau abdicated, didn't he?

Wallis Simpson, please pick up the white courtesy phone...

They say Meghan "The brown Royal" shares the same narciss­istic and controll­ing qualities as Wallis Simpson.  So who knows!   LOL

[AllThatJazzZ]

My brother's wife is currently battling the same thing...she's in an NIH study group.  Was given a maximum of 5 years since her diagnosis...it's now her 7th year of treatments.   

@DCPatriot

Somehow I missed this post first time through. I'm sorry about your SIL. Praying that she soon gets a clean bill of health.

[DCPatriot]

@DCPatriot

Somehow I missed this post first time through. I'm sorry about your SIL. Praying that she soon gets a clean bill of health.

hank you, @AllThatJazzZ

[mountaineer]

Thank you for sharing your story,  @AllThatJazzZ
God bless you.

[Right_in_Virginia]

I'm so sorry to hear what you went through @AllThatJazzZ  ---- and so happy you won the battle.   

[Gefn]

praying for Kate and her family- including her children

[AllThatJazzZ]

praying for Kate and her family- including her children

I hope you're doing well, @Gefn.