Anyone with cancer is a tragedy, I wouldn't reserve it for Mums or young Mums.
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Anyone with cancer is a tragedy, I wouldn't reserve it for Mums or young Mums.
I think people also need to remember that Kate only found out she had cancer after major abdominal surgery. On top of the treatment to eridicate cancer cells found post surgery, she also faces having to adapt to whatever condition necessitated the surgery in the first place. It's obvious that she's been very seriously ill, and anyone who saw a well woman on that video needs a trip to Specsavers.
At no point has it been said that her cancer is in remission - she's just ended chemotherapy. There is an ocean between the two.
At no point has it been said that her cancer is in remission - she's just ended chemotherapy. There is an ocean between the two.
Do we want a future head of state who doesn't put her children first? The fact that the late Queen put duty before her children is the reason why they have issues and are so emotionally stunted.
Her kids were raised by nannies and a host if other staff. Who would hold that up as a shining beacon for motherhood? Certainly not me.
I loved the late Queen but she was a tit mother
I believe the late queen and her sister were raised by a nanny they remained very close with and considered a family member. As I say she was raised in a bygone era when it was quite normal for rich children to be raised and even breastfed by other people. I'm not interested in whether Catherine puts her role/her cancer treatment/her children or anything else first, just pointing out the late monarch's tireless work ethic. With the amount of help they're bound to have I see no reason Catherine and William couldn't do both (work and be parents). I have also seen many examples in irl of people use the cover of 'putting the children first' as a thin veil for laziness.
"Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus."
Doesn't that mean remission?
Yes thank-you, I was holding off from saying this, even an elderly person getting a diagnosis is a tragedy to those that love them. At 42 I would consider Catherine middle aged now but she's very young to be dealing with cancer and all it entails. I suppose she'll live the rest of her life in fear of a relapse which won't be fun either.
I thought she looked well, but might be ignorant. What signs of being unwell did you spot?
As she said that she will focus on staying cancer-free i also thought that all the cancer was gone.
Yes it was very contrived and choreographed glad she is better but she is ensuring that she stays "cancer free" which sounds as if it's expected to return? Hope not for all their sakes.
Well that's you and how you choose to expend your compassion. Personally I can feel compassion for anyone who is suffering, I don't choose to switch mine off because someone else is perceived to have more than me in life. A person suffering is a person suffering. I have a limitless amount. Perhaps others aren't the same. That's up to them. I can think it's sad that because someone doesn't believe in the institution of the RF they don't feel compassion for Kate it's my opinion. You can think it's fine, that it's yours.
I’m pleased for Kate, as I would be for anyone, that she’s finished her treatment and hopefully, has beaten the disease.
The video gave me the absolute ick though.
The video gave me the absolute ick though.
I don’t switch it off because I perceive she has more than me, I simply don’t feel compassion towards the royals. Similarly I did not grieve the passing of queen elizabeth two years ago. It’s not sad or difficult to understand. They don’t know me and wouldn’t grieve me if I died or was diagnosed with cancer, I essentially don’t know them and don’t grieve them or feel compassion towards them. If that makes me a little cold I can live with that.
What I find so interesting with diseases like cancer is just who it affects and why. I read about people who are fit, in shape, have almost always maintained a good diet, yet got cancer. Kate, by all accounts, is healthy, outdoorsy, can afford the best food and drink, yet she gets cancer. It's even more bemusing given her youngish age.
You then have people who have smoked, drank, or both, all their lives and don't get cancer until they are in their 80s or thereabouts. I have a family member who died from lung cancer at 80, but she had been smoking since her teens. She would literally sit in cigarette smoke in her living room because she smoked that much.
You then have people who have smoked, drank, or both, all their lives and don't get cancer until they are in their 80s or thereabouts. I have a family member who died from lung cancer at 80, but she had been smoking since her teens. She would literally sit in cigarette smoke in her living room because she smoked that much.
I'm not a Royal Family fan at all. I don't mind Kate, actually. She seems pleasant enough. And good to hear that she is 'cancer free'.
I do find this video strange and smacks a little too much of carefully crafted PR for me. I guess I am used to viewing everything the Royals release with cynicism, so I view this no differently.
I wasn't personally moved when the Queen died, again I didn't wish her harm or ill will - I just struggled to feel emotional compared with someone I know personally or even a celebrity whose work I greatly admired. I don't think that makes me a heartless uncaring person. Some people just don't connect with the Royal family
I do find this video strange and smacks a little too much of carefully crafted PR for me. I guess I am used to viewing everything the Royals release with cynicism, so I view this no differently.
I wasn't personally moved when the Queen died, again I didn't wish her harm or ill will - I just struggled to feel emotional compared with someone I know personally or even a celebrity whose work I greatly admired. I don't think that makes me a heartless uncaring person. Some people just don't connect with the Royal family
I'm not keen on the Royal Family as an institution but I can't get het up about this. Wealthy people have access to better healthcare, it's not right, but it's not her fault personally. The video is pretty naff, but a cancer diagnosis is truly tit whatever your circumstances rich, poor, old, young.
It isn't more tragic if you're a parent, but having to remain as positive as possible for your young family, whilst being quietly terrified that you might not see them grow up is not easy. A friend of a similar age is currently going through a year of chemo and her main overriding concern is for her kids and trying to keep things normal, whilst at the same time trying to cope with her own health limitations and emotions.
Supporting Hospices, charities that support family members - she could easily make the connection to the children that have a parent having or having died of cancer
In fairness she is the patron of a local children's hospice. Some friends of mine who were supported by the hospice, during and after their child's treatment and subsequent death from cancer, had the opportunity to privately meet and talk with her and William a year or so ago about their experience. They said that they seemed genuinely caring and passionate about hospice's work.
It isn't more tragic if you're a parent, but having to remain as positive as possible for your young family, whilst being quietly terrified that you might not see them grow up is not easy. A friend of a similar age is currently going through a year of chemo and her main overriding concern is for her kids and trying to keep things normal, whilst at the same time trying to cope with her own health limitations and emotions.
Supporting Hospices, charities that support family members - she could easily make the connection to the children that have a parent having or having died of cancer
In fairness she is the patron of a local children's hospice. Some friends of mine who were supported by the hospice, during and after their child's treatment and subsequent death from cancer, had the opportunity to privately meet and talk with her and William a year or so ago about their experience. They said that they seemed genuinely caring and passionate about hospice's work.
Whilst lifestyle plays a huge part I think luck and genetics does as well. Yes we all know that great auntie Gladys who had whiskey
and cigars every day of her life and died at 92 then Bob from down the road, veggie, non smoker, tee total, ran every day and died at 30.---
To take a slightly different slant it could be the children that keep a parent fighting and give them the motivation to keep going and stay well for as long as possible. Likewise a parent facing down a situation like cancer with dignity and courage could be an amazing example to their children.
It is bizarre, the Times podcast also said that she is not cancer free, saying it is a long process and that she will only take on light duties. But then they play a part of the video in which she says she will focus on remaining cancer free? Isn't this a contradiction?
I thought she looked remarkably well for someone recovering from gruelling chemotherapy. Obviously she doesn't have the same daily pressures on her and can look after herself a lot better than others who just have to get on with it. Fortunately her glorious hair remains unscathed.
I wasn't too convinced by the OTT video but no doubt it has appealed to the majority. The main thing is that she appears better but who knows what is really going on behind the scenes.
I wasn't too convinced by the OTT video but no doubt it has appealed to the majority. The main thing is that she appears better but who knows what is really going on behind the scenes.
My husband was only declared cancer free after 5 years in remission with clear scans. She could be at this point.