Kate Middleton has been lauded for her “sensitive timing” as she visited the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she previously received cancer treatment. During her visit, the Princess of Wales interacted with patients and their families.
“It might have been difficult if she had….”
Angela Terry, a cancer patient at the Royal Marsden Hospital who met Kate Middleton during her visit, praised the Princess of Wales for her thoughtful approach. “It might have been difficult if she had come in talking about her experience about being in remission first because some people who are really very ill might never get to remission and that would have felt tricky,” Terry said, according to People.
“But she chose to do that after she had left which speaks volumes,” added Terry, who also serves as the non-executive chair of EGFR Positive UK.
Reflecting on Kate’s journey, Terry remarked, “When I read later in the day that Kate is in remission, that doesn’t mean she’s through it. This disease changes you, but it also gives you an opportunity to think: ‘Okay, who am I now? Who do I want to be?’ It’s an opportunity to be true to yourself and choose to let certain things go, friendships or other things that no longer make sense. It’s such a weird disease, it stops you and makes you evaluate and review your life which can be exciting.” Terry, 71, was diagnosed with EGFR-positive lung cancer in 2019.
Kate later took to Instagram to share that her cancer was in remission. “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery,” she wrote. “As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal.”
She continued, “I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. C”.
