Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis

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Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer, describing it as a "chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to …

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer, describing it as a "chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back". She completed the endurance event, which sees people climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales over 24 hours, to raise funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The princess revealed she was having cancer treatment in March 2024, and said she was in remission at the start of 2025. On Sunday, she said she wanted to support "holistic healthcare" for people with cancer, describing it as a way to improve "wellbeing, resilience and quality of life during an exceptionally difficult time". Writing on social media, alongside a picture of herself at the summit of Ben Nevis, she said: "Cancer doesn't just affect the body. "It changes how you think and feel and profoundly affects every aspect of life. "I know this personally, and that the journey through and beyond treatment requires more than medicine alone." She continued: "Through this challenge, I want to raise awareness for the deeper impact of serious illness and the importance of holistic healthcare. "Every individual is different, and ensuring there is a whole person approach to care enables those living through cancer to manage the deeply personal challenge of diagnosis. …

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