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Kate hugs mum ringing 'end of cancer treatment' bell
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- The princess was visiting the specialist cancer unit to see the wide range of holistic care that is offered there.
- Kate told Claire: "Well done you - what a journey!
- Kate also embraced Claire's partner Pablo and said: "Well done.
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Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror/PA Wire Kate's visit was a welcome surprise for Claire Lorente, her partner Pablo, and their son on an already highly emotional day The Princess of Wales has hugged and congratulated a young mother celebrating the completion of her course of chemotherapy.
Kate, who revealed at the start of last year she was herself in remission from cancer, joined Claire Lorente as the 30-year-old rang the "end of treatment bell" at The Christie hospital in Manchester in front of family members and staff.
The princess was visiting the specialist cancer unit to see the wide range of holistic care that is offered there.
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