Kate Undergoing Preventative Chemotherapy After Cancer Diagnosis

Published: 22 March 2024 at 21:09

Kate, the Princess of Wales, is undergoing preventative chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis after her abdominal surgery in January. The treatment aims to ensure that any remaining cancerous cells are eradicated to prevent a recurrence. Chemotherapy, typically lasting three to six months, involves rounds of drugs administered through a pump into her veins. The side effects may be challenging, affecting not only the cancerous cells but also rapidly dividing cells like hair follicles, blood platelets, and white blood cells, causing temporary periods without treatment to assess the impact of the drugs.

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