Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has reportedly been told there appears to be no further spread of her skin cancer, after two consecutive health scares.
Ferguson was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in January, just six months after treatment for breast cancer and undergoing breast reconstruction surgery.
Prince Andrew's ex-wife underwent skin examinations in the area around the malignant mole and learned that it was all “cancer-free,” she reported. daily mail she reported, citing her friend.
“She underwent another surgery after the melanoma diagnosis to examine the area around the mole which was found to be malignant and her lymph nodes,” said the duchess's friend, who was not identified.
“The good news is that they have all been found to be cancer-free, so it appears that the disease has not spread and the prognosis is good, although they will need to have regular check-ups in the future.
“This is a huge relief for Sarah and the whole family after the most stressful time and anxiously waiting for the results.”
Doctors have advised her to be vigilant and undergo regular check-ups every 12 weeks, but to refrain from using the term “cancer-free” for herself, sources close to the duchess said.
File Sarah, Duchess of York, smiles outside after attending the royal family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate, in eastern England.
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“She is very lucky that the melanoma was caught early thanks to the vigilance of her dermatologist, who had several moles checked while she was undergoing reconstructive surgery after her mastectomy,” her friend said.
Her friend said she will now “beat the drum” to raise awareness among more people about the need for regular checkups and urge people not to skip mammograms or mole checks.
“Its intention will be to spread the message about the importance of being vigilant when checking the size, shape, color and texture of moles. If melanoma is detected early, it can be treated very effectively,” her friend added.
The mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie wrote at the end of January that she was in “shock” after being diagnosed with malignant melanoma after undergoing surgery for breast cancer, but added that she was still in “good spirits.”
Breaking her silence for the first time since the news broke, she also thanked those who supported her and praised the doctors who treated her in a social media post.
Prince Andrew (left) heads the queue alongside Sarah, Duchess of York, Duchess of York, Zara Tindall, Sir Timothy Laurence, Mike Tindall and Anne, Princess Royal, at a memorial service for the late King Constantine of Greece.
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She had several moles removed during breast reconstruction surgery, and one of them was identified as cancerous.
His diagnosis was one of a series of health problems that affected the royal family. It comes as King Charges was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer during a check-up last month for an unrelated enlarged prostate which turned out to be benign.
A statement issued by Buckingham Palace said: “Her Majesty has decided to share her diagnosis to avoid speculation and in the hope that it can help public understanding of all those around the world affected by cancer.”
Around the same time, the Princess of Wales was recovering after being discharged from hospital at the end of January, having undergone successful planned abdominal surgery.
Ferguson now plans to travel to Australia in the coming days to see his sister and celebrate. She is scheduled to participate in the Global Citizen Now forum in Melbourne.
“She is delighted,” her friend said.
