Catherine, Princess of Wales, being treated for cancer
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer, a surprise disclosure that follows an extended period of frenzied public speculation on the state of her health.
In a video statement, Catherine, 42, shared that her cancer had been discovered following a "major abdominal surgery" she underwent in January.
She said that the surgery was successful, and at the time, her condition was thought to be "non-cancerous." Tests done after the surgery, however, revealed that "cancer had been present," she said, so her medical team recommended she undergo a preventative course of chemotherapy.
She said she was now in the "early stages" of that treatment. She did not publicly identify the specific type of cancer she is facing.
News of Catherine's cancer diagnosis came only weeks after it was revealed that her father-in-law, King Charles, is also dealing with a cancer diagnosis of his own. The 75-year-old king has suspended his public duties while undergoing treatment. He has not revealed the type of cancer.
The princess said the news of her own cancer had been "a huge shock" for herself and her family.
Kensington Palace said the update on her health was shared at a time when Catherine and William's children were on break from school, to shield them from related news coverage.
Speculation about Catherine's health had reached a fever pitch in recent weeks. Friday's disclosure provides more context on the challenges she has been facing.
Catherine married Prince William in 2011. They have three children — George, 10, Charlotte, 8, and five-year-old Louis.
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