The recent revelation by the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, of her cancer diagnosis has caused quite a stir.
The news was announced by the Princess herself in a video broadcast on Friday evening (London time).
With a calmness that suggested meticulous preparation, the wife of Prince William revealed that the disease was discovered after an abdominal surgery performed in January.
Initially, it was reported that the princess’s condition was not cancerous, but the situation evolved rapidly in the following days.
What kind of cancer does Kate Middleton have
In the video, the princess did not specify the type of cancer she is suffering from, but she did confirm that she is already receiving treatment.
Chemotherapy, either as a single therapy or in combination with surgery and/or radiotherapy, is one of the most common treatments to fight cancer.
Kate Middleton chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses a variety of drugs to inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Most cancer patients have access to more than one hundred chemotherapy drugs that can be administered from the time of diagnosis and throughout the course of the disease.
According to The Guardian, Kate Middleton began a course of preventive chemotherapy at the end of February, and it is too early to predict how long the treatment will last.
Currently, both the media and social media are speculating about the exact nature of the Princess’s cancer, based on her recent abdominal surgery.
Does Kate Middleton have bowel cancer?
The first option that arises is colon cancer and is that after abdominal surgery many media, users on social media and even real commentators claimed that Kate suffered from Crohn’s disease and that was the reason for her surgery.
Colorectal cancer is the growth of a malignant tumor that affects the section of the intestine known as the colon. This type of cancer can start as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum, called a polyp.
Symptoms of colorectal cancer can vary depending on the location of the tumor, and in some cases there may be no symptoms at all.
Some common symptoms include rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and unexplained weight loss. This type of cancer can be detected by screening tests, such as abnormal stool tests followed by a colonoscopy.
Kate Middleton has ovarian cancer?
Another theory is that she has ovarian cancer. In the early days after her surgery, there was talk that Kate had undergone a hysterectomy, or removal of her uterus.
It is possible that in later days the biopsy showed that it was ovarian cancer.
This disease usually affects one or both ovaries and occurs when a cell’s DNA stops working properly, resulting in the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer can vary, but some of the most common include abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, pain or pressure in the pelvic area, abdominal or back pain, bloating, and changes in bowel or urinary habits.
Early detection and treatment of ovarian cancer is important. Treatment may include surgery and chemotherapy. The Royal Household has announced that the Princess has undergone both.
Does Kate Middleton have stomach cancer?
Finally, stomach cancer is another condition that the Princess of Wales could have. This disease can originate in any of the layers of the stomach: mucosal, muscular or serous.
Stomach cancer can present different types, with adenocarcinoma being the most common. Other less common types include gastric lymphoma, gastric sarcoma, and neuroendocrine tumors.
Symptoms of stomach cancer can vary, but some of the most common include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, feeling full after eating a small amount of food, nausea, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, and bleeding in the stool.
Stomach cancer is diagnosed by tests such as endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging studies. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies, depending on the stage and characteristics of the cancer.