Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, diagnosed with skin cancer
21.01.2024 - 23:13
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Duchess of York has been diagnosed with skin cancer. A spokesperson for Sarah Ferguson, 64, has revealed that the royal has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma just months after her 'distressing treatment' for breast cancer.
The skin cancer was found after several moles were removed during Sarah's treatment in June last year. One of the moles was discovered to be cancerous and doctor's are working to determine if it was caught early.
Sarah is reported to be in 'good spirits' as she recovers at home where it is understood she is surrounded by her family.
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Her spokesman said: “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.
“Her dermatologist asked that several moles were removed and analysed at the same time as the Duchess was undergoing reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, and one of these has been identified as cancerous.
“She is undergoing further investigations to ensure that this has been caught in the early stages. Clearly, another diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer has been distressing but the Duchess remains in good spirits.
“The Duchess wants to thank the entire medical team which has supported her, particularly her dermatologist whose vigilance ensured the illness was detected when it was.
“She believes her experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, colour and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma.”
Earlier this week it emerged the Princess of Wales is recovering in hospital after having abdominal surgery while the King will be treated for an enlarged prostate