UK’s Princess Kate says relieved to be in remission after cancer treatment | U.S. & World [Video]

By Michael Holden

LONDON (Reuters) -Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, said she was relieved to be in remission on Tuesday after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment for cancer to thank all the medics and staff there.

Kate, 43, underwent a course of preventative chemotherapy after major abdominal surgery a year ago revealed the presence of an unspecified form of cancer. In September, she confirmed she had finished her chemotherapy.

“It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery,” she said in her latest statement.

“As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.”

Her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in central London, where she had undergone months of …