Kate Surprises Cancer Patients at the Hospital Where She Was Treated

Kate Surprises Cancer Patients at the Hospital Where She Was Treated


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Princess Catherine surprised cancer patients at the same hospital where she was treated last year for her type of cancer.

The royal arrived in good spirits at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London and during her visit, she met with and thanked the hospital staff who cared for her during her stay. (The princess announced her diagnosis in March of last year. In September, following months of chemotherapy, she revealed that she was cancer-free.)

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Kate’s main purpose at the hospital today was to meet with patients who are currently going through treatment. The Princess of Wales sat and talked with several people as they underwent chemotherapy. Some patients broke out in laughter as they casually chatted with Kate.

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“The treatments are really so different and so varied, it impacts families differently,” the princess said during her visit, per the BBC. “I was just saying, coming in the front entrance here, having made so many quiet, private visits, actually it’s quite nice.”

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As for how she’s feeling now that her own treatment is done, Kate said, “You think the treatment has finished and you can crack on and get back to normal, but that’s still a real challenge. The words totally disappear. And understanding that as a patient, yes, there are side effects around treatment, but actually there are more long-term side effects.”

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Always the picture of elegance, the royal looked lovely in a long burgundy sweater dress with a turtleneck, which she wore over transparent brown tights and paired with chocolate-brown suede heels. To continue the warm winter hues, she layered on a brown plaid double-breasted coat with hints of reddish orange and black.

Photos show her all bundled up, smiling and waving goodbye to the hospital staff and patients following her visit.

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A Kensington Palace spokesperson said, “The princess wanted to make the journey to both show her gratitude to the incredible team but also highlight the world-leading care and treatment the Marsden provides.”

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Kate and husband Prince William are now serving as joint patrons of the Royal Marsden Hospital.

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