If she is taking preventative chemotherapy, it means the cancer was detected at an early stage. It's rather positive. So of course, she risks losing her hair in the event of ovarian cancer, but a priori, in six months of chemotherapy, without immunotherapy or hormonal therapy, she has every chance of recovery.
A wind of speculation has been blowing through the corridors of the kingdom since the Princess of Wales bravely revealed her battle with cancer. There are growing murmurs about the treatment she is undergoing and the symptoms she may be experiencing.
In an exclusive interview given to Here This on March 29, an eminent oncologist lifted the veil on these hot topics, offering crucial insight into the princess's medical situation.
After weeks of waiting punctuated by mystery and fueled by a multitude of suppositions, rumors and theories concerning her state of health, Kate Middleton broke the silence by announcing on March 22 that she was fighting cancer. It is through a poignant video shared on the official account of the Prince and Princess of Wales that Prince William's wife chose to share this news with the whole world.
But instead of calming speculation, this revelation has sparked new questions. Many minds wonder, for example, what form of cancer affects the daughter-in-law of the King of England. In an exclusive interview with Voici, Dr. David Khayat, eminent oncologist, offered his expertise on this hot topic. He also lifted the veil on the potential treatments that Kate Middleton could follow, as well as on the possible side effects of these.
Dr Khayat stressed that without access to the patient's medical records, it was difficult to accurately identify the exact nature of her pathology. However, he categorically stated:
"His cancer was detected following an abdominal surgery (performed last January)." He then explained that there are only two types of cancer that can be discovered this way: colon cancer and ovarian cancer. According to Dr. Khayat, these types of cancers have very effective treatments currently, generally with a 100% remission rate and an 85% cure rate.
Addressing the question of what treatment the Princess of Wales might undergo and its possible side effects, Dr Khayat provided valuable clarification: "If she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy, it means that the cancer has been detected at an early stage, which is quite encouraging. Of course, there is a risk of hair loss with ovarian cancer, but overall, with six months of chemotherapy without immunotherapy or hormone therapy, she has every chance of recovery ."
Kate Middleton, in the moving video she shared, revealed that the discovery of her cancer was a real shock for her. Despite this ordeal, the Princess of Wales remains a protective mother, seeking to protect her children as much as possible from the worries and possible unpleasant remarks of their classmates.
This is why she decided to speak out on March 22, a day which coincides with the start of the school holidays in the United Kingdom, as highlighted by our colleagues from Here.
The Princess of Wales hopes that by the time Princes George and Louis as well as Princess Charlotte return to school on April 17, the situation will have calmed down. Her determination to protect her children is a testament to her unwavering maternal love, even in times of crisis.