It is exactly one year ago that the Princess of Wales announced she had been diagnosed with cancer, and charities have told of the ‘Kate effect’ of more people seeking information about the disease
The Princess of Wales has been hailed for her “deep empathy” and dedication to changing the lives of those living with cancer, a year on from revealing her own devastating diagnosis. Twelve months later Kate has emerged from having her life as a mother of three and future queen turned upside down, to dedicating her life to helping others facing a similar fate.
The princess in January marked her return to royal duties by announcing she was finally in remission and would take on a new role with the hospital that treated her throughout her ordeal. In her role as joint patron of The Royal Marsden, shared with her husband Prince William Kate spoke of her hope to “save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer”.
Speaking to The Mirror, Dame Cally Palmer, chief executive of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, heralded the princess’ new role which would help “shine a light” on the vital work done by the hospital.
She said: “The Princess’ support for the hospital stems from a deep empathy for those facing similar challenges, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for people affected by cancer. We are honoured that The Princess of Wales, having been through her own cancer journey, has joined The Prince of Wales in becoming Joint Patrons of The Royal Marsden.
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