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Kate sought to raise awareness about the importance of holistic healthcare<\/h2>\n
\u201cThrough this initiative, I want to raise awareness about the profound impact of serious illnesses and the importance of holistic healthcare,\u201d the princess continued. \u201cEvery person is different, and a holistic approach to care allows those living with cancer to face a deeply personal challenge with the right support. Holistic therapies do not replace clinical care, but complement it, helping patients maintain their well-being, resilience, and quality of life during an extremely difficult time. We have the opportunity to rethink the future of holistic cancer care, making personalized forms of support accessible nationwide that can make a real difference during and after medical treatments.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports this effort, helping to improve access to and understanding of holistic care, with the goal of promoting recovery and healing for patients across the United Kingdom.Healing\u2014both individual and collective\u2014is not just about \u201cfixing what\u2019s broken,\u201d but about rediscovering balance in the way we live: between effort and acceptance, control and trust, thought and presence. Because courage isn\u2019t just about moving forward, but about staying grounded, connected, and present, no matter what terrain we\u2019re traversing.<\/p>\n
During her recent visit to the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, the Princess of Wales also met with a cancer patient who had just completed her treatment. Kate gave Claire Lorente, who was visibly moved, a long hug immediately after the woman rang the traditional bell marking the end of her cancer treatment, accompanied by her partner Pablo.<\/p>\n
The princess, who was there to meet with patients and healthcare staff, congratulated her with words of encouragement: \u201cWell done, very well done!\u201d Through her tears, the patient apologized for her emotion, but the future queen reassured her in an affectionate and sympathetic tone: \u201cDon\u2019t worry\u2014what a journey\u2026 it\u2019s been difficult,\u201d sharing a moment of intense empathy that deeply moved those present.<\/p>\n\n
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The Princess of Wales hugs a patient at the Royal Marsden<\/p>\n