By Michelle Roberts, Philippa Roxby & Smitha Mundasad<\/p>\n
BBC News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she is having treatment for cancer which was discovered following major abdominal surgery. She started preventative chemotherapy in late February. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
When was the cancer found?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nThe princess underwent surgery in January. The palace did not disclose details at the time but said the procedure was planned and her condition was “not cancer-related”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nHer video message says that tests carried out after the operation found cancer had been present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What type of cancer does the princess have?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nKensington Palace has not said what type of cancer she has.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nA spokesperson said: “We will not be sharing any further private medical information. The princess has a right to medical privacy as we all do.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What is preventative chemotherapy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCatherine said her medical team advised she should undergo “preventative chemotherapy” and she is in the early stages of this treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nChemotherapy is a catch-all term for medication to kill cancer cells – it can be given via a drip or in pill form. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nProf Andrew Beggs, a consultant colorectal surgeon, said: “Preventive chemotherapy after surgery is given to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back in the future.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nHow much you need and how often depends on the type of cancer and how it is growing. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How did doctors find the cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nAfter the surgery in January, which Kensington Palace says was successful, doctors performed tests which revealed cancer had been present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nCommonly, tissue removed during surgery would be sent to a lab for analysis and to see what cells are there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Is she getting treatment privately or on the NHS?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCatherine’s original operation took place at the London Clinic, a private facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nThe Palace is not commenting on where she is now receiving care. In her video message Catherine thanked the “fantastic medical team” who have been treating her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What is cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCancer occurs when cells in a specific part of the body divide in an uncontrolled way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nUntreated, these cells can potentially spread to other tissues in the body, including organs, which is known as secondary or metastatic cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How many people get cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIn the UK, one in two people develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nEach cancer is diagnosed and treated in a particular way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAnyone can develop cancer, but the risk goes up the older we become because there’s more time for cell damage to build up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSurvival from cancer has doubled in the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What should you do if you think you have cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIf you notice something that isn’t normal for you, see a doctor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n- unexplained bleeding or pain<\/li>\n
- an unusual lump or swelling<\/li>\n
- unexplained tiredness and weight loss<\/li>\n
- a persistent cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The symptoms you are experiencing may not be cancer, but it is important to get checked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nFinding cancer early can often make it easier to treat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The princess underwent surgery in January. The palace did not disclose details at the time but said the procedure was planned and her condition was “not cancer-related”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Her video message says that tests carried out after the operation found cancer had been present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What type of cancer does the princess have?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nKensington Palace has not said what type of cancer she has.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nA spokesperson said: “We will not be sharing any further private medical information. The princess has a right to medical privacy as we all do.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What is preventative chemotherapy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCatherine said her medical team advised she should undergo “preventative chemotherapy” and she is in the early stages of this treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nChemotherapy is a catch-all term for medication to kill cancer cells – it can be given via a drip or in pill form. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nProf Andrew Beggs, a consultant colorectal surgeon, said: “Preventive chemotherapy after surgery is given to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back in the future.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nHow much you need and how often depends on the type of cancer and how it is growing. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How did doctors find the cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nAfter the surgery in January, which Kensington Palace says was successful, doctors performed tests which revealed cancer had been present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nCommonly, tissue removed during surgery would be sent to a lab for analysis and to see what cells are there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Is she getting treatment privately or on the NHS?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCatherine’s original operation took place at the London Clinic, a private facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nThe Palace is not commenting on where she is now receiving care. In her video message Catherine thanked the “fantastic medical team” who have been treating her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What is cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCancer occurs when cells in a specific part of the body divide in an uncontrolled way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nUntreated, these cells can potentially spread to other tissues in the body, including organs, which is known as secondary or metastatic cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How many people get cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIn the UK, one in two people develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nEach cancer is diagnosed and treated in a particular way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAnyone can develop cancer, but the risk goes up the older we become because there’s more time for cell damage to build up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSurvival from cancer has doubled in the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What should you do if you think you have cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIf you notice something that isn’t normal for you, see a doctor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n- unexplained bleeding or pain<\/li>\n
- an unusual lump or swelling<\/li>\n
- unexplained tiredness and weight loss<\/li>\n
- a persistent cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The symptoms you are experiencing may not be cancer, but it is important to get checked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nFinding cancer early can often make it easier to treat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Kensington Palace has not said what type of cancer she has.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
A spokesperson said: “We will not be sharing any further private medical information. The princess has a right to medical privacy as we all do.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What is preventative chemotherapy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCatherine said her medical team advised she should undergo “preventative chemotherapy” and she is in the early stages of this treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nChemotherapy is a catch-all term for medication to kill cancer cells – it can be given via a drip or in pill form. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nProf Andrew Beggs, a consultant colorectal surgeon, said: “Preventive chemotherapy after surgery is given to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back in the future.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nHow much you need and how often depends on the type of cancer and how it is growing. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How did doctors find the cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nAfter the surgery in January, which Kensington Palace says was successful, doctors performed tests which revealed cancer had been present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nCommonly, tissue removed during surgery would be sent to a lab for analysis and to see what cells are there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Is she getting treatment privately or on the NHS?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCatherine’s original operation took place at the London Clinic, a private facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nThe Palace is not commenting on where she is now receiving care. In her video message Catherine thanked the “fantastic medical team” who have been treating her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What is cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCancer occurs when cells in a specific part of the body divide in an uncontrolled way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nUntreated, these cells can potentially spread to other tissues in the body, including organs, which is known as secondary or metastatic cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How many people get cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIn the UK, one in two people develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nEach cancer is diagnosed and treated in a particular way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAnyone can develop cancer, but the risk goes up the older we become because there’s more time for cell damage to build up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSurvival from cancer has doubled in the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What should you do if you think you have cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIf you notice something that isn’t normal for you, see a doctor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n- unexplained bleeding or pain<\/li>\n
- an unusual lump or swelling<\/li>\n
- unexplained tiredness and weight loss<\/li>\n
- a persistent cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The symptoms you are experiencing may not be cancer, but it is important to get checked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nFinding cancer early can often make it easier to treat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
Catherine said her medical team advised she should undergo “preventative chemotherapy” and she is in the early stages of this treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Chemotherapy is a catch-all term for medication to kill cancer cells – it can be given via a drip or in pill form. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Prof Andrew Beggs, a consultant colorectal surgeon, said: “Preventive chemotherapy after surgery is given to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back in the future.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How much you need and how often depends on the type of cancer and how it is growing. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How did doctors find the cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nAfter the surgery in January, which Kensington Palace says was successful, doctors performed tests which revealed cancer had been present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nCommonly, tissue removed during surgery would be sent to a lab for analysis and to see what cells are there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Is she getting treatment privately or on the NHS?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCatherine’s original operation took place at the London Clinic, a private facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nThe Palace is not commenting on where she is now receiving care. In her video message Catherine thanked the “fantastic medical team” who have been treating her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What is cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCancer occurs when cells in a specific part of the body divide in an uncontrolled way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nUntreated, these cells can potentially spread to other tissues in the body, including organs, which is known as secondary or metastatic cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How many people get cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIn the UK, one in two people develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nEach cancer is diagnosed and treated in a particular way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAnyone can develop cancer, but the risk goes up the older we become because there’s more time for cell damage to build up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSurvival from cancer has doubled in the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What should you do if you think you have cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIf you notice something that isn’t normal for you, see a doctor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n- unexplained bleeding or pain<\/li>\n
- an unusual lump or swelling<\/li>\n
- unexplained tiredness and weight loss<\/li>\n
- a persistent cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The symptoms you are experiencing may not be cancer, but it is important to get checked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nFinding cancer early can often make it easier to treat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
After the surgery in January, which Kensington Palace says was successful, doctors performed tests which revealed cancer had been present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Commonly, tissue removed during surgery would be sent to a lab for analysis and to see what cells are there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Is she getting treatment privately or on the NHS?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCatherine’s original operation took place at the London Clinic, a private facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nThe Palace is not commenting on where she is now receiving care. In her video message Catherine thanked the “fantastic medical team” who have been treating her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What is cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCancer occurs when cells in a specific part of the body divide in an uncontrolled way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nUntreated, these cells can potentially spread to other tissues in the body, including organs, which is known as secondary or metastatic cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How many people get cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIn the UK, one in two people develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nEach cancer is diagnosed and treated in a particular way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAnyone can develop cancer, but the risk goes up the older we become because there’s more time for cell damage to build up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSurvival from cancer has doubled in the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What should you do if you think you have cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIf you notice something that isn’t normal for you, see a doctor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n- unexplained bleeding or pain<\/li>\n
- an unusual lump or swelling<\/li>\n
- unexplained tiredness and weight loss<\/li>\n
- a persistent cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The symptoms you are experiencing may not be cancer, but it is important to get checked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nFinding cancer early can often make it easier to treat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPlease include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get in touch in the following ways:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nIf you are reading this page and can’t see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website<\/a> to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk<\/a>. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nRelated Internet Links<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
Catherine’s original operation took place at the London Clinic, a private facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Palace is not commenting on where she is now receiving care. In her video message Catherine thanked the “fantastic medical team” who have been treating her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What is cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nCancer occurs when cells in a specific part of the body divide in an uncontrolled way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nUntreated, these cells can potentially spread to other tissues in the body, including organs, which is known as secondary or metastatic cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How many people get cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIn the UK, one in two people develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nEach cancer is diagnosed and treated in a particular way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAnyone can develop cancer, but the risk goes up the older we become because there’s more time for cell damage to build up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSurvival from cancer has doubled in the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What should you do if you think you have cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIf you notice something that isn’t normal for you, see a doctor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n- unexplained bleeding or pain<\/li>\n
- an unusual lump or swelling<\/li>\n
- unexplained tiredness and weight loss<\/li>\n
- a persistent cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The symptoms you are experiencing may not be cancer, but it is important to get checked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nFinding cancer early can often make it easier to treat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPlease include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get in touch in the following ways:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
Cancer occurs when cells in a specific part of the body divide in an uncontrolled way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Untreated, these cells can potentially spread to other tissues in the body, including organs, which is known as secondary or metastatic cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How many people get cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIn the UK, one in two people develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nEach cancer is diagnosed and treated in a particular way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAnyone can develop cancer, but the risk goes up the older we become because there’s more time for cell damage to build up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nSurvival from cancer has doubled in the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What should you do if you think you have cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIf you notice something that isn’t normal for you, see a doctor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n- unexplained bleeding or pain<\/li>\n
- an unusual lump or swelling<\/li>\n
- unexplained tiredness and weight loss<\/li>\n
- a persistent cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The symptoms you are experiencing may not be cancer, but it is important to get checked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nFinding cancer early can often make it easier to treat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPlease include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get in touch in the following ways:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nIf you are reading this page and can’t see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website<\/a> to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk<\/a>. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nRelated Internet Links<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
In the UK, one in two people develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Each cancer is diagnosed and treated in a particular way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Anyone can develop cancer, but the risk goes up the older we become because there’s more time for cell damage to build up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Survival from cancer has doubled in the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What should you do if you think you have cancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\nIf you notice something that isn’t normal for you, see a doctor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n- unexplained bleeding or pain<\/li>\n
- an unusual lump or swelling<\/li>\n
- unexplained tiredness and weight loss<\/li>\n
- a persistent cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
The symptoms you are experiencing may not be cancer, but it is important to get checked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nFinding cancer early can often make it easier to treat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPlease include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get in touch in the following ways:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
If you notice something that isn’t normal for you, see a doctor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
- \n
- unexplained bleeding or pain<\/li>\n
- an unusual lump or swelling<\/li>\n
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