<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">In her first press statements since announcing her cancer recovery, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and wife of British Crown Prince William, likened her recovery journey to a "roller coaster," referring to the psychological and physical ups and downs she experienced after treatment, noting that she experienced "difficult times" during the battle.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Kate Middleton describes her illness journey</span> </h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:620/330;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/e88bf6ea-46a5-4a41-b615-0a307c94097e.jpg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> During her visit to the Cancer Support Center at Colchester Hospital in eastern England, the 43-year-old princess spoke with patients and volunteers about her experience, explaining that life after recovery "is not as easy as some people expect."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> She added, "You're going through difficult times. It's wonderful to have a place like this and a support network, whether through creativity, singing, or gardening, it's so valuable."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Kate Middleton diagnosed with cancer</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1080;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2a95d2a8-983f-419c-aff5-d6b2d0409cb9.jpg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Kate announced in March 2023 that she had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer and subsequently underwent a course of "preventive chemotherapy." Last January, she announced that she was in recovery and gradually returning to her public duties.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You can follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity news, announcements,</a> and all their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content">exclusive content</a> only through the Special app, which is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">a social media app</a> with unique features. It includes a podcast that offers many unique features, such as allowing you to launch <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">a podcast</a> with your friends or listen to others. It also provides insight into various <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles">celebrity collectibles</a> .</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Post-treatment challenges</span> </h4><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/747;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2730d8a6-0cea-46f6-97c2-314d7d0b05de.jpg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The princess emphasized in her speech that recovering patients often "feign strength" and appear "steadfast," but she pointed out that the next stage is "very difficult," saying: "You are no longer under the direct supervision of the medical team, but you are also unable to return to your home life as it was before." </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:768/1235;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/8c6e0958-802d-47d3-9be1-760f8af81f0a.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Kate, the mother of three children with Prince William, has been absent from a number of public events, including last month's Royal Ascot horse race, as she continues her recovery.</p>