Catherine completes three peak challenge

[JustAnotherWhinger]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwydwgy7125o

She won’t have done it solo. Nobody with any sense would do that!

Was going to post something similar. The few people on this thread who are posting nasty comments are probably doing so for complicated reasons themselves. I can’t imagine why anyone would bother out of pure spite.

Like Catherine, you are a survivor. Don’t let others spoil where you are and what you’ve come through.

Very luckily I have not had cancer. Until recently I didn’t know anybody closely who had. I know the basics of treatment but have only recently come to realise just what a toll it takes and the many side effects and challenges that go unseen. She has raised my awareness loads. I can’t be the only one.

Then one can assume you’ve been through life without consuming any sort of media

Who says they don’t?

Again, username is apt. If they did, we’d hear no end of it.

I think it's a combination of things. Some of it is envy—she's wealthy, has a close-knit family, a stable marriage, three beautiful children, and a prominent public role.

I also think a lot of the hostility comes from supporters of a certain couple who can't stand that Catherine has flourished within the Royal Family while Meghan publicly said she struggled there, and Harry described her as repeatedly crying on the floor. To those supporters, Catherine's success undermines the narrative that it was impossible to thrive in that environment. That's why some seem determined to portray her negatively, regardless of what she does.

Then you also have anti-monarchists who criticize everything the Royal Family does. They could cure every disease in the world, and some people would still find fault with it.

Why would you assume that?

Re; the late Queen "So let's not pretend she was a hands on parent doing the school run or attending their activities."
And Catherine does do this. It's the only bit of recent celeb gossip I do actually know.

I'd love to do the 3 Peaks but I live too far away and have zero support. Driving myself would end badly.

Because this family doesn’t do anything without weighing up the benefits. If they were donating huge sums they would be publishing it, especially given the criticisms around them being so wealthy during such a tough time for so many. Given the protests at TTC, do you not think they’d be making it well known that they donate vast sums to a charity like this?

Well done Catherine. It’s a great achievement, and shows how you can become strong after cancer.
I don’t know what the holistic care is that she’s talking about though. Most NHS patients only receive the basics, then you’re left to get on with it. That’s been my experience.

Well don’t be silly. She’s automatically better than us because of the family she married into! So while we get the bare minimum or have to break our own backs to go private, she is handed the best care imaginable

Some of these comments take me back to the Where’s Kate threads .
Very unpleasant towards someone who doesn’t complain in public , lie etc and who seems to be a very warm person who clearly loves her family and tries to do a good job.

Isn’t that partly the point of what she is doing. The Royal Marsden is raising funds to set up an Holistic Centre to provide more of that care to people.

And Catherine doing this sort of thing is actually doing more than just turning up at the grand opening to cut a ribbon. The walk and other behind the scenes work probably doesn’t show on the court circular but the ribbon cutting will

Have you had direct experience of NHS cancer treatment? The staff and treatments are incredible and anyone has access to cutting edge treatments and trials if appropriate. The setting isn’t as pleasant as a private hospital but the skill and care is the same.

And some of the worst posters on those threads are on this thread!

The actual treatment is good.

Everything around it just, isn’t.

The actual treatment is good.

Everything around it just, isn’t.

When the rf have donated publicly they get torn to shreds too. 'why do they need to publicise it', 'only doing it to make themselves look good'.

And so on ad infinitum.

Yes it’s great that the Marsden is doing this, and is obviously a cut above other centres. There really is no NHS provided post cancer support though. Everyone finds that very difficult. We all know the state the NHS is in , the chances of having massage, decent therapy etc are very negligible. This really highlights the difference in the treatment she’s received. I wonder if she’s aware of it?

@HV1952 well hopefully the new centre will be available to NHS patients. My understanding is that Royal Marsden is both NHS and private

I’m impressed at anyone who does this.

I’m fortunate locally to have excellent support available through charities like the Helen Rollason trust and Hummingbird. The individual cancer charities have excellent access to support - Breastcancernow is fantastic. It shouldn’t be charity - neither should hospice care but support is there but as said before the environment won’t compare!

I don’t have cancer (thankfully) but have been quite unwell this year. Luckily nothing sinister but has left me housebound. Regular medication is just about taking the edge off. I’m trying different things, kinseology, reflexology, acupuncture, massage, you name it, if it’s alternative I’ll try it.

Raising awareness is a good thing. That’s all the woman is trying to do. Damned If she does and damned if she doesn’t!

while we get the bare minimum or have to break our own backs to go private, she is handed the best care imaginable

That is a gross insult to the NHS and the amazing care they, and supportive cancer charities, provide.