Changes to your skin on and round your chest could be an early warning sign of breast cancer, according to experts.
21.01.2024 - 19:45 / deadline.com
Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
In a statement, a representative for the Duchess of York, 64, says, “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.”
Ferguson had several moles removed and analyzed by a dermatologist while she was undergoing reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy. One of the moles was identified as cancerous.
“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,” the representative adds. “She believes her experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, color and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma.”
Ferguson is receiving treatment for her melanoma in London, and will recuperate at the MAYRLIFE clinic, a medical health resort in Altaussee, Austria.
“She is undergoing further investigations to ensure that this has been caught in the early stages,” her rep said. “Clearly, another diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer has been distressing, but the Duchess remains in good spirits.”
The Sun was the first to report the news.
“Sarah, Duchess of York was recently diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer detected at a routine mammogram screening. She was advised she needed to undergo surgery, which has taken place successfully,” the spokesperson said.
Fergie then revealed that she “beat breast cancer” in a New Year’s Eve message shared on social media.
After her successful single mastectomy, Fergie maintained her signature sense of humor, revealing on her Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah podcast that she
Changes to your skin on and round your chest could be an early warning sign of breast cancer, according to experts.
Sarah Ferguson was all smiles today as she greeted royal fans after her skin cancer diagnosis. The brave Duchess of York visited her dermatologist at King William VII hospital in Marylebone, continuing her recovery from malignant melanoma. Dressed in a navy blue blazer and matching skirt, she stopped to chat with locals before being driven off.
Emmerdale fans were left in tears this week, when fan favourite Chastity Dingle was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, just one year on since the death of her mother Faith to the gruelling disease.The ailing mum of two - played by Lucy Pargenter - first discovered a lump just over a week ago, when she and her lover Dr Liam Cavanagh were caught up in a steamy romp when he detected the abnormality and urged her to get it checked out. Initially fearing that it would mean a death sentence, just like it was in her mum’s case, Chas tried to avoid going to see someone about the lump, but after a little soul searching plucked up the courage to speak to Dr Manpreet Sharma who arranged for an urgent mammogram and appointment at the breast clinic, which also took a biopsy.
Following the shocking news of her second cancer diagnosis in less than a year, Sarah, Duchess of York is determined to remain as cheerful and as upbeat as she always has done, despite this latest blow to her family. It was revealed the Duchess has a form of skin cancer - something which she is tragically familiar with as her father, Major Ronald Ferguson, also had the same diagnosis. Speaking to OK!, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke about how "distressing" this time will be for the York Family.
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aggressive skin cancer diagnosis.The Duchess of York said she’s “grateful for the many messages of love and support” after announcing that she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma less than a year after her breast cancer diagnosis.The mother of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie took to Instagram Monday morning to share an update on her health, revealing that she is “taking time” for herself.“I have been taking some time to myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, my second cancer diagnosis within a year after I was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer and underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery,” the 64-year-old wrote.“It was thanks to the great vigilance of my dermatologist that the melanoma was detected when it was.”“Naturally another cancer diagnosis has been a shock but I’m in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support,” Fergie added.The ex-wife of scandal-scarred Prince Andrew stressed the importance of checking for new moles, and urged fans to “be diligent.”“I believe my experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, color, and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma and urge anyone who is reading this to be diligent,” she went on.“I am resting with family at home now, feeling blessed to have their love and support.”Doctors are now working to establish whether it was caught early. The Duchess’ spokesperson told The Post on Sunday that the diagnosis was “distressing” but Fergie is in “high spirits.”Ferguson had a mastectomy in the summer of 2023 after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with skin cancer. Doctors removed a mole from her body and tests confirmed she had malignant melanoma - the most serious type of skin cancer.This comes just six months after she was treated for breast cancer. Despite being "distressed" by her second cancer diagnosis in such a short time, she's said to be in "good spirits".
Sarah Ferguson has broken her silence on been diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer just six months after undergoing a successful operation to treat breast cancer.The Duchess of York released a statement on her Instagram alongside a picture of herself standing next to a river, as she vowed to ‘take some time to herself’ amid her health battle. Sarah said she is in “good spirits” and “grateful for the many messages of love and support” after announcing she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.The royal penned "I have been taking some time to myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, my second cancer diagnosis within a year after I was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer and underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.
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.
Sarah Ferguson, 64, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer just six months after undergoing a successful operation to treat breast cancer.The latest health battle to rock the royals comes after Fergie, 64, had several moles removed from her body, one of which tested as a malignant melanoma - the most serious form of skin cancer that can spread to other areas of the body. Despite being in "good spirits" the Duchess of York has understandably found her second cancer diagnosis within six months "distressing." A spokesman for Sarah, Duchess of York said: "Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.
Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
breast cancer diagnosis. “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York, has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma,” the 64-year-old’s spokesperson told Express on Sunday.
Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer just six months after she underwent surgery for breast cancer.
who won the Emmy Award for Best Actress in a Drama on Monday night, plans to make her Broadway debut next season.A source told The Post that Snook will come to New York with “The Picture of Dorian Gray” once it finishes its run in London, where she’s also its star. The one-woman show is scheduled to play across the pond from February to May.She’ll perform all 26 roles in the adaption of Oscar Wilde’s novel by Kip Williams, the artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company, where the show premiered back in 2020.
Sarah Ferguson's dreams of a gig on This Morning have been shattered after ITV bosses have decided she won't be given a full time presenting role, which is also a blow to Prince Andrew. The Duchess of York, lovingly called Fergie, won't be given a regular role on the show after her first go at being a presenter didn't end well.This has put a damper on her plans to help with money for Andrew's digs at Royal Lodge mansion, where they live together, as he reportedly needs £2million for urgent repairs.
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