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

Catherine Middleton's cancer is now in remission according to a personal statement from the Princess of Wales herself. Hello! Magazine reports that Catherine's personal statement was delivered to thank The Royal Marsden's staff members and applaud them for the skilled care they provided to her over the past year.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, said she was relieved to be in remission on Tuesday after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment for cancer to thank all the medics and staff there.