Kate Middleton reveals cancer diagnosis, undergoes preventative chemotherapy

The Independent March 26, 2024, 07:01 AM UTC

Summary: The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, revealed a cancer diagnosis after abdominal surgery, undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells, preventing their spread. Preventative chemotherapy is not an official NHS term, but chemoprevention treatments exist to lower cancer risk. In 2021-22, over 320,000 people received cancer treatment on the NHS, including chemotherapy. Preventive chemotherapy is used on populations to prevent diseases like elephantiasis.

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