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Asked about Kate’s video message: cancer support website
Princess Kate made her cancer diagnosis public in a very personal video message. photo
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In her video message, Princess Kate also encouraged other cancer patients not to lose hope. Your message is having an impact, as a British cancer support organization now reports.
After the disclosure of Princess As a result of Kate’s cancer, a British cancer support organization has registered a significant increase in interest in its online offerings. This was reported by the British news agency PA, citing the organization Macmillan Cancer Support, on Monday evening.
According to this, the views in the two days after the publication of Kate’s video message increased by ten percent compared to the same period last year to almost 50,000 hits per day. The organization attributes this to a positive effect from Kate.
“By sharing her news, the Princess of Wales has increased public awareness of these concerns and will help encourage others who are worried to visit their GP and seek support,” said Macmillan boss Gemma Peters .
Kate announced to the public in a very personal video message on Friday that she had been diagnosed with cancer after major abdominal surgery in January. She has now started preventative chemotherapy. Kate asked that her privacy and that of her family be respected. At the same time, she encouraged other cancer patients not to lose hope. “To everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone,” she said.