Kate, Princess of Wales, announces she's in remission from cancer

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, said Tuesday her cancer is in remission, about 10 months after announcing her diagnosis.Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment."It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery," she said in her post on Instagram after visiting the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

The princess had announced last March that cancer was discovered following an abdominal surgery and she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy.In September, she said she had finished chemotherapy.On social media Tuesday, Kate said she visited the hospital to thank the staff "for looking after me so well during the past year." "My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything," she said."We couldn't have asked for more.

The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional."She also announced that she'll be a patron of the hospital."My hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer," she said.This is a breaking news story.Check back for updates.

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