Sarah Ferguson was diagnosed with skin cancer just months after being treated for breast cancer, it has been reported.
The Duchess of York has had a birthmark removed from her body. Tests revealed that it was malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.
It comes after the 64-year-old underwent breast surgery for cancer last year, with insiders saying it has ‘not been an easy time’ for her.
The mother of two children had a number of moles removed during breast reconstruction last year, one of which turned out to be malignant.
The Duchess, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, was described as “in good spirits” after the “disturbing” news, which she was told just days after Christmas.
Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Pictured: The Duchess of York at the Christmas morning service at Sandringham Church
The author is said to have spent the past few weeks in Austria after spending some time with the royal family at Sandringham over Christmas.
It is hoped that the cancer was found early enough that she will have no further problems, but will undergo further tests to determine if the disease has spread.
This was said by a spokesperson for Sarah, Duchess of York Sun: ‘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 requested that several moles be removed and analyzed at the same time that the Duchess underwent reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, and one of these has been identified as cancerous.
‘She is undergoing further investigation to ensure this is caught at an early stage.
‘Obviously a new diagnosis so soon after breast cancer treatment was worrying, but the Duchess remains in good spirits.
‘The Duchess would like to thank the entire medical team who supported her, especially her dermatologist, whose vigilance ensured that the disease was detected when it occurred.
‘She believes her experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, color and texture and the appearance of new moles that could be a sign of melanoma.’
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