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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 9, 2024 16:44:52 GMT
I saw this article on the BBC, and the video they released. www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d7wk5d4yloIMO - the video was lovely, but I wonder how it is going to resonate with the common folk... it didn't really SAY anything (I guess I was expecting some sort of PSA or something, not just a "finished chemo, gonna take each day at a time, grateful for family, etc"), so not exactly sure why all the effort went into this video. Maybe bc of the backlash of the "altered" photos? not trying to be mean, I really look forward to seeing her back out and about! I just thought the video was... strange? |
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Post by amom23 on Sept 9, 2024 17:15:04 GMT
I wish her well going forward.
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Post by pinklady on Sept 9, 2024 17:15:58 GMT
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Post by peatlejuice on Sept 9, 2024 17:23:55 GMT
Given the vast amount of people who are always clamoring for "proof of life", as well as those who decry the royals as being out of touch with regular life, I view this video as their way of saying that yes, she's actually alive and not a body double, and yes, they are royal, but cancer doesn't care about royalty and affects a person and their family all the same.
It'll also undoubtedly make one hell of a PSA/inspo video for cancer charities in the future, should KP allow that.
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Post by snowsilver on Sept 9, 2024 17:26:19 GMT
What a beautiful video. It is rare that we get to see so much love between Kate and William although it has always been clear that it is there. And what fun to see them operating as a normal, happy family enjoying their time together .
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Post by Tearisci on Sept 9, 2024 17:32:22 GMT
I enjoyed the video and seeing them together as a family.
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Post by gillyp on Sept 9, 2024 17:53:49 GMT
I’m one of the “common folk” and I’m taking the message exactly as I think it’s intended - Catherine has come to the end of her chemotherapy so she’s a step forward from the last update, she’s not cancer free so we are not to expect too much of her yet, her illness has caused her to re-evaluate her life with the emphasis being on the importance of loving and being loved and . . there are the family being loving. What more do you want of the woman?
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Post by pantsonfire on Sept 9, 2024 18:04:17 GMT
I’m one of the “common folk” and I’m taking the message exactly as I think it’s intended - Catherine has come to the end of her chemotherapy so she’s a step forward from the last update, she’s not cancer free so we are not to expect too much of her yet, her illness has caused her to re-evaluate her life with the emphasis being on the importance of loving and being loved and . . there are the family being loving. What more do you want of the woman? I don't follow the royal family but is the type of cancer she has not curable? As in she will never be cancer free? (I don't even know what type she has) ETA her post says she is cancer free. Is that not correct (just looked at IG) |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 9, 2024 18:04:32 GMT
I’m one of the “common folk” and I’m taking the message exactly as I think it’s intended - Catherine has come to the end of her chemotherapy so she’s a step forward from the last update, she’s not cancer free so we are not to expect too much of her yet, her illness has caused her to re-evaluate her life with the emphasis being on the importance of loving and being loved and . . there are the family being loving. What more do you want of the woman?Nothing from her. I guess I think it's obvious that she is loved and has a loving family? I kept waiting for more of a message about getting checked or something, much like when the king annouced he had cancer and the amount of prostate checks went up. |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 9, 2024 18:05:16 GMT
I’m one of the “common folk” and I’m taking the message exactly as I think it’s intended - Catherine has come to the end of her chemotherapy so she’s a step forward from the last update, she’s not cancer free so we are not to expect too much of her yet, her illness has caused her to re-evaluate her life with the emphasis being on the importance of loving and being loved and . . there are the family being loving. What more do you want of the woman? I don't follow the royal family but is the type of cancer she has not curable? As in she will never be cancer free? (I don't even know what type she has) She has never stated what type of cancer she has (had). |
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Post by pantsonfire on Sept 9, 2024 18:08:52 GMT
I’m one of the “common folk” and I’m taking the message exactly as I think it’s intended - Catherine has come to the end of her chemotherapy so she’s a step forward from the last update, she’s not cancer free so we are not to expect too much of her yet, her illness has caused her to re-evaluate her life with the emphasis being on the importance of loving and being loved and . . there are the family being loving. What more do you want of the woman?Nothing from her. I guess I think it's obvious that she is loved and has a loving family? I kept waiting for more of a message about getting checked or something, much like when the king annouced he had cancer and the amount of prostate checks went up. I think we as a society need to stop putting that type of pressure on celebrity persons. I wouldn't expect that from people I follow if they were to go through cancer treatment. They are doing what they need to do live and that's all I expect. |
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Post by shanniebananie on Sept 9, 2024 18:29:37 GMT
I thought it was just lovely. I became emotional watching it. I think it is just a celebration of her treatment being completed and the joy that she is still here with her loving family. It doesn't have to be any more than it is - JOY TO STILL BE ALIVE AND WELL. I don't think she owes us any more than that.
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Post by grammadee on Sept 9, 2024 18:39:43 GMT
I saw this article on the BBC, and the video they released. www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d7wk5d4yloIMO - the video was lovely, but I wonder how it is going to resonate with the common folk... it didn't really SAY anything (I guess I was expecting some sort of PSA or something, not just a "finished chemo, gonna take each day at a time, grateful for family, etc"), so not exactly sure why all the effort went into this video. Maybe bc of the backlash of the "altered" photos? As a cancer survivor I see this as a way for her to deal with what she has gone through. I think we all want to tell our story. I also see this as ann offering of hope to those going through this journey now. I loved the woodsy scenery and the kids at play and the parents soaking it all in. Maybe it is a message to stop and smell the roses? |
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Post by melanieg on Sept 9, 2024 20:10:24 GMT
I thought the video was lovely. I enjoyed the persona connections they shared as they usually follow protocol. It was nice to see her parents. It was great to see all of them doing normal things...playing cards,running in the water, climbing bales, sitting and cuddling as a family.
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Post by gar on Sept 9, 2024 20:44:59 GMT
Whatever anyone says about the video, the obvious love and affection between Katherine and William (as well as their children) is such a pleasure to see.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Sept 9, 2024 21:36:00 GMT
I saw this article on the BBC, and the video they released. www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d7wk5d4yloIMO - the video was lovely, but I wonder how it is going to resonate with the common folk... it didn't really SAY anything (I guess I was expecting some sort of PSA or something, not just a "finished chemo, gonna take each day at a time, grateful for family, etc"), so not exactly sure why all the effort went into this video. Maybe bc of the backlash of the "altered" photos? not trying to be mean, I really look forward to seeing her back out and about! I just thought the video was... strange? I don't understand why you think the video is "strange". She and Prince William and their children are in the public eye. The video gave an update >> she is done with treatment, but still on the road to recovery (any sickness, disease or injury can leave a person feeling weak, run down, wiped out and lacking energy and strength) and returning to ones usual self takes time. The video tells her story about how hard it was, and how she felt supported by her Family and the general public. Being in the public eye, can't be easy.....damned if you do, damned if don't. Constantly watched and judged. She remained behind closed doors for a long while and was judged for that. She shares her update video and is judged as it being "strange". She needs grace, support and understanding......not judgement. |
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Post by jill8909 on Sept 9, 2024 21:47:39 GMT
I suspect she is sicker than we know. I hope I'm wrong.
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Post by austnscrapaddict on Sept 9, 2024 21:50:25 GMT
What a lovely video! I wish her well and am glad she is focusing on herself and her family!
With the rest of the family in casual shorts and her wearing a flowy dress makes me wonder if perhaps she had colon cancer and has an -ostomy. That's pure assumption on my part and certainly hope not, but just what came to mind.
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Post by Lexica on Sept 9, 2024 22:02:01 GMT
I’m one of the “common folk” and I’m taking the message exactly as I think it’s intended - Catherine has come to the end of her chemotherapy so she’s a step forward from the last update, she’s not cancer free so we are not to expect too much of her yet, her illness has caused her to re-evaluate her life with the emphasis being on the importance of loving and being loved and . . there are the family being loving. What more do you want of the woman? This pretty much sums up my take on the video too. I thought it was beautifully done. They looked happy and relaxed. I didn’t see anything strange at all. |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 9, 2024 22:06:14 GMT
I saw this article on the BBC, and the video they released. www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d7wk5d4yloIMO - the video was lovely, but I wonder how it is going to resonate with the common folk... it didn't really SAY anything (I guess I was expecting some sort of PSA or something, not just a "finished chemo, gonna take each day at a time, grateful for family, etc"), so not exactly sure why all the effort went into this video. Maybe bc of the backlash of the "altered" photos? not trying to be mean, I really look forward to seeing her back out and about! I just thought the video was... strange? She and Prince William and their children are in the public eye. The video gave an update >> she is done with treatment, but still on the road to recovery (any sickness, disease or injury can leave a person feeling weak, run down, wiped out and lacking energy and strength) and returning to ones usual self takes time. The video tells her story about how hard it was, and how she felt supported by her Family and the general public. Being in the public eye, can't be easy.....damned if you do, damned if don't. Constantly watched and judged. She remained behind closed doors for a long while and was judged for that. She shares her update video and is judged as it being "strange". She needs grace, support and understanding......not judgement. I dunno, it just seemed odd to have this trailer-like video come out, and not thank people on her team, or anything to encourage people to get checks or anything.  Just my .02... |
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Post by gillyp on Sept 9, 2024 22:47:33 GMT
I don't understand why you think the video is "strange".She and Prince William and their children are in the public eye. The video gave an update >> she is done with treatment, but still on the road to recovery (any sickness, disease or injury can leave a person feeling weak, run down, wiped out and lacking energy and strength) and returning to ones usual self takes time. The video tells her story about how hard it was, and how she felt supported by her Family and the general public. Being in the public eye, can't be easy.....damned if you do, damned if don't. Constantly watched and judged. She remained behind closed doors for a long while and was judged for that. She shares her update video and is judged as it being "strange". She needs grace, support and understanding......not judgement. I dunno, it just seemed odd to have this trailer-like video come out, and not thank people on her team, or anything to encourage people to get checks or anything. Just my .02... But . . it's not like she's accepting an award or similar; she will, I imagine, have already thanked people in private and in time she might want to give public recognition to them. She's thanked the public for their support and good wishes. As for encouraging checks, that would possibly mean being far more specific about her illness than she is willing to be at the moment. I'm truly not having a go at you, I'm just putting a different point of view.  |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Sept 9, 2024 23:03:53 GMT
What a lovely video! I wish her well and am glad she is focusing on herself and her family! With the rest of the family in casual shorts and her wearing a flowy dress makes me wonder if perhaps she had colon cancer and has an -ostomy. That's pure assumption on my part and certainly hope not, but just what came to mind. No idea but you would think if it was she would have announced by way of reminding people to get screened. I really do hope she is doing well. The lovely description really fit this video. They seem like they are trying to be as normal as possible. Playing games together and such. I hope she makes a full recovery and has a long life. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Sept 9, 2024 23:48:24 GMT
I’m one of the “common folk” and I’m taking the message exactly as I think it’s intended - Catherine has come to the end of her chemotherapy so she’s a step forward from the last update, she’s not cancer free so we are not to expect too much of her yet, her illness has caused her to re-evaluate her life with the emphasis being on the importance of loving and being loved and . . there are the family being loving. What more do you want of the woman? I don't follow the royal family but is the type of cancer she has not curable? As in she will never be cancer free? (I don't even know what type she has) ETA her post says she is cancer free. Is that not correct (just looked at IG) I’m confused about that too. I thought that she said that she was cancer-free, but have seen several posts saying that she is not. I hope that they are wrong. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Sept 9, 2024 23:49:31 GMT
I’m one of the “common folk” and I’m taking the message exactly as I think it’s intended - Catherine has come to the end of her chemotherapy so she’s a step forward from the last update, she’s not cancer free so we are not to expect too much of her yet, her illness has caused her to re-evaluate her life with the emphasis being on the importance of loving and being loved and . . there are the family being loving. What more do you want of the woman? This pretty much sums up my take on the video too. I thought it was beautifully done. They looked happy and relaxed. I didn’t see anything strange at all. Me either. I thought that it was a lovely video. |
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Post by janeinbama on Sept 10, 2024 0:45:23 GMT
I thought it was a beautiful, professional video. I have a daughter close to her age with children close in age, which hits close to home.
None of us knows the paths our lives take princess or non princess❤️
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Post by Linda on Sept 10, 2024 0:50:31 GMT
I don't follow the royal family but is the type of cancer she has not curable? As in she will never be cancer free? (I don't even know what type she has) ETA her post says she is cancer free. Is that not correct (just looked at IG) I’m confused about that too. I thought that she said that she was cancer-free, but have seen several posts saying that she is not. I hope that they are wrong. I think it probably means that at this moment, her medical team see no sign of cancer BUT cancer is tricksy and there's almost always the possibility that it will return and depending on her specific cancer, the risk/liklihood of that may be higher or lower. I think you usually have to be cancer-free (in remission) for 5 years in most cases to be considered 'cured'. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Sept 10, 2024 1:03:19 GMT
With the rest of the family in casual shorts and her wearing a flowy dress makes me wonder if perhaps she had colon cancer and has an -ostomy. That's pure assumption on my part and certainly hope not, but just what came to mind. Based on the dress she wore to Wimbledon recently, I wouldn't think so.  |
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Post by mollycoddle on Sept 10, 2024 1:22:07 GMT
I’m confused about that too. I thought that she said that she was cancer-free, but have seen several posts saying that she is not. I hope that they are wrong. I think it probably means that at this moment, her medical team see no sign of cancer BUT cancer is tricksy and there's almost always the possibility that it will return and depending on her specific cancer, the risk/liklihood of that may be higher or lower. I think you usually have to be cancer-free (in remission) for 5 years in most cases to be considered 'cured'. Thank you, Linda. |
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Post by bc2ca on Sept 10, 2024 2:25:36 GMT
I think we as a society need to stop putting that type of pressure on celebrity persons. I wouldn't expect that from people I follow if they were to go through cancer treatment. She is a working member of the British Royal Family and the work includes Patronages of various charities and causes. I think she would have a positive impact on diagnosis and treatment for her cancer if she goes public and hope we see that happen in the future. I dunno, it just seemed odd to have this trailer-like video come out, and not thank people on her team, or anything to encourage people to get checks or anything. I was disappointed she didn't recognize/thank her team, even in a general way without naming doctors or the treatment center. I think it probably means that at this moment, her medical team see no sign of cancer BUT cancer is tricksy and there's almost always the possibility that it will return and depending on her specific cancer, the risk/liklihood of that may be higher or lower. I think you usually have to be cancer-free (in remission) for 5 years in most cases to be considered 'cured'. I'm not sure the words "remission" or "cured" are used in the cancer world currently. Anyone I know treated in the last few years wants to get to NED or "no evidence of disease". That is how my file is labeled now, after chemo and all visible cancer surgically removed, clear scans and blood work. I'm curious whether Catherine has had/continues to have immunotherapy as part of her treatment. |
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Post by grammadee on Sept 10, 2024 2:41:36 GMT
I'm not sure the words "remission" or "cured" are used in the cancer world currently. Anyone I know treated in the last few years wants to get to NED or "no evidence of disease". That is how my file is labeled now, after chemo and all visible cancer surgically removed, clear scans and blood work. And even when you get that result, you never trust it again... Always expecting it to sneak back in. And you're afraid if you use the term "cured" it will jinx you... |
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