In a heartfelt post, Kate Middleton , the Princess of Wales has announced that her cancer is in remission.

The 43 year old took to X to share her health update . "I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden 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.

We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional.

In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, 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.

It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. 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," she wrote on X.

The Royal Marsden is a specialist cancer hospital established in 1851. It treats 59,000 patients each year.



Well-wishers of the Princess of Wales have expressed their happiness.

"The journey to recovery after treatment is often much longer than the treatment itself. Patience and lots of self care is essential. Wonderful that you are in remission and will be helping others," writes one user. "Aww lovely, so happy for you and your family and what great news to hear you’re in remission now thank God and may God continue to perfect your healing. Proud of you," writes another.

Almost a year before the Princess had undergone abdominal surgery along with which her health was announced. In March, she announced in a video statement that she is receiving cancer treatment . In September, her chemotherapy had ended.

What is cancer remission ?
Cancer remission refers to a period during which the signs and symptoms of cancer are reduced or have completely disappeared. It is an important milestone in a cancer patient’s journey, often indicating that treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery have been effective in controlling or eliminating the disease.

It can either be partial remission when the cancer shrinks or its activity significantly decreases but is still detectable. While the disease is not entirely gone, it is under control, and the patient may experience an improved quality of life, or it can also be complete remission which happens when all signs of cancer disappear, and no detectable cancer cells remain using current diagnostic methods. However, this does not always mean the cancer is cured, as microscopic cells may still exist.