'A huge shock': Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she has cancer

Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced that she has cancer. Doctors found the cancer during a "major abdominal surgery" in January, according to a statement released by Kensington Palace. #CNN #News

[MadeNCda]

As someone who went through cancer, I can confirm it does come as a shock. She doesn't need to accommodate anyone's social expectations of her. She is rightfully drawing a line and prioritizing getting well and her family. I am sending her positive energy and lifting her and her family up in prayer. Those goons that hounded her should be ashamed.

[Wat]

Leave her alone. She doesn’t have to explain anymore

[JuliePike]

Absolutely gutted! I underwent a very similar experience last year, major abdominal surgery and then diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I finished chemo last September. The entire experience is incredibly difficult! My heart goes out to her & William & the children!

[DavidDowdy]

My wife was diagnosed with cancer a year ago and is currently undergoing her second round of chemotherapy.May God keep you and your family as you fight this terrible disease.We shall pray for your healing and recovery.

[anarr]

Prayers for the princess. Now please let us leave her alone.

[williammacqueen]

Please leave this poor women and her family alone. The stress of public harrassment cannot be good for her recovery and prognosis.

[ayrezazu]

This is so sad. My sister just beat cancer. I will say prayers for her and her family.

[purplelotus]

As a cancer survivor, who went through it all with young children, I completely understand what she is going through. I pray that people respect her wishes. Sending many prayers to her and her family.

[yvonnecampbell]

I hope ppl now get off her back and stay out of her business. Her body belongs to HER, not the British public.

[burghstrong]

My husband survived cancer years ago but, now suffering through it again. Thinking of her & wishing her a complete recovery.

[dianewhalen]

Brave strong woman .I hope the general public gives her the space to heal🙏🏼❤️👍Give her love and support!

[hipdogdsv]

I was just dx with colon cancer and am having surgery on Wed. My prayers and healing thoughts are with you and your family. You got this!!

[marinatinginwisdom]

That is so sad😢, she is so young! I hope she makes a full recovery 🙏🏻

[viggolover]

she doesn't need the stress of the press checking her every move. wishing a fast recovery, prayers

[underratedunity]

She shouldn't have even have had to say this! She already explained she would be taking some time away from public duties, but the press and idiotic people couldn't leave her alone!

[knitgirl.]

This poor woman. I hope that the media leaves this woman alone. This is heartbreaking. I wish her the very best. Sending best wishes from the US.

[joannharrison]

I hope all of the people who thought it was funny to bully this lady about her taking time to recover from surgery feels terrible. We all need to remember that other people have things that they are going through and we should be more understanding.

[merriott]

God bless you. You are truly such a good person. My son was diagnosed with brain cancer at 14. He is 28 years cancer free. Praying for you. ❤️

[maryw]

Praying for the Princess and her family during this very difficult time. Please give them the privacy they deserve to deal with this as a family and for her to get well and healthy again.

[Bellawhite]

God Bless her. I had a surgery and they found colon/appendix cancer years ago. The princess deserves peace and quiet now. People need to leave her alone. Prayers and hugs for the Princess.