As of: March 26, 2024, 6:50 p.m
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Kate Middleton announced that she has cancer with an emotional video message.
And their courageous step is already having an impact in terms of education and prevention.
Windsor – In her video statement published last Friday (March 22nd), Princess Kate (42) made her cancer public.
You can see how much the strain of the last few weeks has put a strain on her when Kate talks about the “big shock” that the cancer diagnosis had on her, Prince William (41) and their children George (10), Charlotte (8) and Louis (5) triggered.
Princess Kate opens up about cancer: 'Will help others do the same'
But the public was also left shocked after the video, as after Princess Kate's abdominal surgery in January it was said that the 42-year-old did not have cancer.
“At that time it was assumed that it was not cancer.
The operation was successful.
However, post-surgery tests revealed that there was cancer,” said Kate Middleton in her video message.
But her revelation also has a positive effect, which should be at least a small consolation for Kate and her family.
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Immediately after Princess Kate's cancer video was released at 6 p.m., the UK's National Health Service (NHS) website saw
a sharp increase in visitors, particularly the cancer overview page, according to
The Sun.
“Being diagnosed with cancer turns life upside down and can be very difficult to talk about,” explains Professor Peter Johnson, NHS England’s clinical lead for cancer.
If the Princess of Wales speaks bravely about her diagnosis, she will help others do the same.
As a result, we have seen an increase in the number of visitors coming to our website for important information about signs and symptoms.
Talking about cancer saves lives when it encourages people to speak up sooner when something is wrong.
Professor Peter Johnson according to The Mirror
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Princess Kate's video also attracted attention from Macmillan Cancer Support, the UK's largest cancer charity, with increased hits on the homepage.
“By sharing her message, the Princess of Wales has raised awareness and will help encourage others who have concerns to visit their GP and seek support,” said chief executive Gemma Peters.
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In particular, many people could identify with Princess Kate's concern about how she should break the shocking news to her children, explains Gemma Peters to
The
Sun.
“One of the first thoughts parents have after being diagnosed with cancer is what impact it might have on their children and whether it will worry them to talk to them about it.” Last but not least, Princess Kate has taken a bold step into the public eye but also encouraged other affected people.
“To everyone affected by this disease in whatever form, please do not lose faith and hope.
You are not alone,” she emphasizes at the end of her video.
Sources used:
Instagram, thesun.co.uk, mirror.co.uk