Kate described the cancer diagnosis and treatment as "life-changing" for both patients and their loved ones. "You have to find your new normal and that takes time … And it's a roller coaster. It's not smooth, like you expect it to be," she said, according to the outlet. "But the reality is you go through hard times."

Kate's openness about the challenges of posttreatment life offers a rare glimpse into the personal struggles faced by cancer survivors, highlighting the need for continued support and understanding beyond the completion of medical procedures.