Catherine, Princess of Wales has revealed that her cancer is in remission. The 43- year-old future queen revealed almost a year ago that she had been diagnosed with cancer- and was absent from royal duties for months as she battled the disease.

While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis.

Kate, Princess of Wales, announced that her cancer is in remission. Kate underwent abdominal surgery and chemotherapy, although the palace has not revealed what type of cancer she has.