I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you
personally for all the wonderful messages of support and for
your understanding whilst I've been recovering from surgery.
It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for
our entire family,
but I've had a fantastic medical team who have taken
great care of me,
for which I'm so grateful.
In January I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and
at the time it was thought that my condition was
non cancerous.
The surgery was successful, however tests after the operation found
cancer had been present.
My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a
course of preventative chemotherapy and I'm now in the early
stages of that treatment.
This of course, came as a huge shock and William
and I have been doing everything we can to process
and manage this privately for the sake of our young
family.
As you can imagine, this has taken time.
It has taken me time to recover from major surgery
in order to start my treatment,
but most importantly, it has taken us time to explain
everything to George,
Charlotte and in a way that's appropriate for them and
to reassure them that I'm going to be OK.
As I've said to them,
I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing
on the things that will help me heal in my
mind,
body and spirits. Having William by my side is a
great source of comfort and reassurance,
as is the love, support and kindness that has been
shown by so many of you.
It means so much trust.
We hope that you'll understand that as a family,
we now need some time,
space and privacy while I complete my treatment.
My work has always brought me a deep sense of
joy and I look forward to being back when I'm
able.
But for now, I must focus on making a full
recovery.
At this time, I'm also thinking of all those whose
lives have been affected by cancer.
For everyone facing this disease,
in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope.
You are not alone.