Princess of Wales completes cancer treatment and starts ‘a new phase of recovery’
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Summary
As the summer comes to a close, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey, I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness can come light. So let that light shine bright.
Transcript
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As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my
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chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family.
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Life as you know it can change in an instant, and we've had to find a way to navigate the
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stormy waters and road unknown. The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable
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for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face
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with your own vulnerabilities in a way you've never considered before. And with that, a new
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This time has, above all, reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple
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yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted, of simply loving
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Doing what I can to stay cancer-free is now my focus.
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Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long, and I
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must continue to take each day as it comes. I am, however, looking forward to being back
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at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.
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Despite all that's gone before, I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense
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William and I are so grateful for the support we've received and have drawn great strength
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from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone's kindness, empathy and compassion
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To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey, I remain with you, side by side, hand
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in hand. Out of darkness can come light. So let that light shine bright.