The Duchess of York has said she is in “shock” after being diagnosed with malignant melanoma less than a year after undergoing surgery for breast cancer, but added that she remains in “good spirits.”
Sarah Ferguson, mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, said she was taking time for herself after being diagnosed with skin cancer, her second bout of the disease in a year following her treatment for breast cancer in the summer. past.
He broke his silence for the first time since the news broke in a post on Instagram, where he thanked the medical team and confirmed that he is now resting at home with his family.
Fergie's cancer diagnosis is just the latest health scare to hit the royal family in recent days. Kate, Princess of Wales, is in hospital recovering after undergoing successful abdominal surgery last week.
Her husband, Prince William, visited her at the London Clinic after the planned procedure, which is said to be routine.
And King Charles revealed he would be going to hospital this week for treatment for an enlarged prostate. His condition was described as “benign” and he is expected to attend hospital for a corrective procedure.
Both royals have canceled upcoming public appearances and engagements in order to recover.
The Duke of York's ex-wife shared a photo of herself smiling and dressed in a warm, deep red winter coat while leaning on a small bridge over a river, apparently in Austria.
Sarah Ferguson shared a photo of herself smiling and dressed in a warm, deep red winter coat while leaning on a small bridge over a river, apparently in Austria.
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The duchess, who underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery last year, recovered at the MAYRLIFE Clinic in Austria after being treated in London.
The duchess, 64, said: “I have taken some time for myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, my second cancer diagnosis within a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer this year. summer and had a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.
“It was thanks to the great vigilance of my dermatologist that the melanoma was detected when it was present.
“Naturally, another cancer diagnosis has been a shock, but I am in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support.”
Sarah Ferguson thanked royal supporters for their support this week
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The duchess also praised the doctors who treated her, adding: “I think my experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, colour, texture and appearance of new moles which may be a sign of melanoma and I urge Anyone reading this to be diligent.
“I am now resting with my family at home and feel blessed to have their love and support,” she said.
He joined other royals for the annual Christmas gathering at the Sandringham estate in eastern England in December, a sign he was back in the royal fold.
A spokesman said on Sunday it was undergoing further investigation to ensure the disease had been detected in the early stages.
Since her divorce from Prince Andrew in 1996, she has forged a new career as a successful author. However, she remains close to her ex-husband and they still share the same family home in Windsor.
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