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Kate Middleton on Cancer: 'It's Just as Hard for Families and Loved Ones'
🇬🇷 Greece /Health & Science

Kate Middleton on Cancer: 'It's Just as Hard for Families and Loved Ones'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Catherine, Princess of Wales, spoke about the impact of cancer on loved ones during a visit to a Manchester cancer center.
  • She shared her personal experience, noting how difficult it is for children and parents.
  • The visit highlighted the importance of holistic care and family support during cancer treatment.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a rare personal comment about the impact of her cancer diagnosis on her loved ones during a visit to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust cancer center in Manchester.

During her visit, Catherine met 30-year-old patient Claire Lorentzen and her family. The moment was particularly moving as the young mother had just completed her breast cancer treatment. "Well done you!" the Princess of Wales said, hugging the patient and calling the day "wonderful," according to a video published on Instagram by the British magazine Hello!.

Catherine then addressed Lorentzen's partner, saying, "I know it's just as hard for families and loved ones. I know how hard it was for my children and my parents. You go through it with them." The Princess also approached Lorentzen's baby and tenderly told him, "Isn't Mummy very brave?" drawing smiles from those present.

The Princess of Wales' visit to the Manchester cancer center aimed to highlight the importance of holistic care for cancer patients and support for their families during treatment.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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