Princess of Wales Catherine Middleton from the British Royal Family is one of the globally recognized people in cancer advocacy and public health awareness. In 2024, she publicly disclosed a cancer diagnosis and her course of preventive chemotherapy, prompting widespread public discussion around early detection, treatment decision-making, and the realities of cancer care. As Princess of Wales, she has supported health and wellbeing initiatives through patronage of major charities and has used her public platform to elevate issues related to physical and mental health, family wellbeing, and access to care. Her openness regarding cancer has been widely noted for increasing public engagement with cancer awareness and screening..
The 100 Most Influential People in Oncology in 2025 recognizes the changemakers in cancer care who have helped shape current practice in oncology and continue to drive innovation and research towards better outcomes, advocacy, philanthropy, leadership and education. For the many deserving individuals not mentioned in this list, we will continue to acknowledge, honor and elevate your voices in our daily publications from across the world.
See the full list of The 100 Influential People in Oncology in 2025 and stay tuned for the results of special category nominations to be announced.
