Below, read a transcription of her personal statement in full.
The surgery was successful.
However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.
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As you’re free to imagine, this has taken time.
It has taken me time to recover from major surgery to make it start my treatment.
It means so much to us both.
At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer.
For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, yo do not lose faith or hope.
You are not alone.
