Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with another form of cancer.

After her recent diagnosis of breast cancer, the duchess has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer.

The 64-year-old Duchess had a mole removed during her treatment for breast cancer, which was later identified as malignant melanoma.

This aggressive form of skin cancer is known for its ability to spread to other parts of the body if not caught early.

The Duchess of York's medical team is currently working to determine the stage of the disease.

Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Image source: Instagram/@sarahferguson15.

'Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York, has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma,' a spokesperson for the Duchess said.

'Her dermatologist asked that several moles [be] 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.'

'Clearly, another diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer has been distressing, but the Duchess remains in good spirits,' the spokesperson added.

The Duchess of York has also expressed her gratitude towards her medical team, particularly her dermatologist, whose vigilance led to the early detection of the melanoma.

She emphasised the importance of regular skin checks, urging everyone to monitor the size, shape, colour, texture, and emergence of new moles, which can be signs of melanoma.

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The Duchess of York's health journey began last year when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

She underwent surgery and treatment at the private King Edward VII’s hospital in London—a preferred choice for members of the royal family.

As a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust and a speaker at a Breast Cancer Foundation gala in 2019, she has been a vocal advocate for cancer awareness and recovery support.

This news comes amidst a wave of health concerns within the royal family.

King Charles is due to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate, a condition affecting thousands of men each year.

'His Majesty’s condition is benign, and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure. The king’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation,' the palace said.

Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales is recovering in hospital after a successful planned abdominal surgery.

Her public engagements have been cancelled until Easter.

Key Takeaways

• Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.
• The diagnosis came after a mole was removed and tested during her treatment for early breast cancer.
• The Duchess remains in high spirits and is undergoing further investigations to ensure the cancer was caught early.
• She has emphasised the importance of regular checks for new moles, as this vigilance contributed to the early detection of her skin cancer.

Members, what are your thoughts on this latest news? Let us know in the comments below.

 

[Penny4]

That's a worrying time for her until she finds out. All those holidays sunbaking over the years wouldn't have helped.

 

[Clancieblue]

A dear female resident once told me, cancer doesn't discriminate, it doesn't mind who it attacks.
So true, everyone needs to be mindful.
All the best to Sarah.

 

[Jo Piper3]

Hope this ends in a happy result for her. I've always liked Fergie and her antics.

 

[Codger]

Sarah, always the happy smile, the lady who introduced a new happiness to our Royal Family. Fergy, we wish you the best possible outcome and will ask God to be with you at all times for the extra strength that you will need.

 

[amandaloisjupp1961]

I rather like Fergie too I really hope that she comes through this latest illness.

 

[PepeLePew]

I certainly hope the Doctors have caught it early. One of my parents died from Melanoma cancer over 20yrs ago which could so have been prevented if regular skin checks had been preformed.

 

[Hel]

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with another form of cancer.

After her recent diagnosis of breast cancer, the duchess has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer.

The 64-year-old Duchess had a mole removed during her treatment for breast cancer, which was later identified as malignant melanoma.

This aggressive form of skin cancer is known for its ability to spread to other parts of the body if not caught early.

The Duchess of York's medical team is currently working to determine the stage of the disease.

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Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Image source: Instagram/@sarahferguson15.

'Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York, has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma,' a spokesperson for the Duchess said.

'Her dermatologist asked that several moles [be] 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.'

'Clearly, another diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer has been distressing, but the Duchess remains in good spirits,' the spokesperson added.

The Duchess of York has also expressed her gratitude towards her medical team, particularly her dermatologist, whose vigilance led to the early detection of the melanoma.

She emphasised the importance of regular skin checks, urging everyone to monitor the size, shape, colour, texture, and emergence of new moles, which can be signs of melanoma.

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The Duchess of York's health journey began last year when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

She underwent surgery and treatment at the private King Edward VII’s hospital in London—a preferred choice for members of the royal family.

As a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust and a speaker at a Breast Cancer Foundation gala in 2019, she has been a vocal advocate for cancer awareness and recovery support.

This news comes amidst a wave of health concerns within the royal family.

King Charles is due to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate, a condition affecting thousands of men each year.

'His Majesty’s condition is benign, and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure. The king’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation,' the palace said.

Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales is recovering in hospital after a successful planned abdominal surgery.

Her public engagements have been cancelled until Easter.

Key Takeaways

• Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.
• The diagnosis came after a mole was removed and tested during her treatment for early breast cancer.
• The Duchess remains in high spirits and is undergoing further investigations to ensure the cancer was caught early.
• She has emphasised the importance of regular checks for new moles, as this vigilance contributed to the early detection of her skin cancer.

Members, what are your thoughts on this latest news? Let us know in the comments below.

She unfortunately has the fairest skin tone most afflicted by skin cancer but melanoma is the big dread. Hope she'll be ok.

 

[Rob44]

That's the danger of being a red-head. However, a friend of mine got melanoma, and had it removed pronto. That was in 1989. He is still alive today. and must be about 70 years old.

 

[DLHM]

My daughter had been nagging me for months to get a mole on my arm checked. Finally I listened to her…malignant melanoma cut out now.

 

[Ezzy]

l too hope the outcome for her is positive in that this has not progressed too far.

Many years ago my G.P. told me to have annual checkups for skin cancers. Something l adhere to & has stopped at least one skin cancer progressing.

 

[Suzanne rose]

My thoughts and prayers are with Fergie. Diana and Fergie are and were my favourite royals .

I was like 10 years behind getting a Mammogram to check Micro calcification that showed in a scan years ago. It was through Sarah's Breast cancer that I finally got a scan.

My daughters have been nagging me for ages to go and get a body check , only because I was always in the sun without sunscreen , so I will now go and ask for one

 

[DLHM]

My thoughts and prayers are with Fergie. Diana and Fergie are and were my favourite royals .

I was like 10 years behind getting a Mammogram to check Micro calcification that showed in a scan years ago. It was through Sarah's Breast cancer that I finally got a scan.

My daughters have been nagging me for ages to go and get a body check , only because I was always in the sun without sunscreen , so I will now go and ask for one

I also was in the sun a lot years ago without sunscreen. We didn’t know about the dangers as much then as we do now.

 

[Sue neal]

That's a worrying time for her until she finds out. All those holidays sunbaking over the years wouldn't have helped.

True. I’m 69 now and back in my teens I was out in the backyard with reef oil probably cooking myself with the ad on the radio saying “ Time to turn? So you won’t burn “every half hour. With the sun seeming stronger now, people are still out in it at the beach baking themselves not taking any notice of the damage they’re doing to themselves. At the least keep your kids safe with protective clothing, hats and sunscreen. Not worth the suffering later down the track.

 

[Penny4]

True. I’m 69 now and back in my teens I was out in the backyard with reef oil probably cooking myself with the ad on the radio saying “ Time to turn? So you won’t burn “every half hour. With the sun seeming stronger now, people are still out in it at the beach baking themselves not taking any notice of the damage they’re doing to themselves. At the least keep your kids safe with protective clothing, hats and sunscreen. Not worth the suffering later down the track.

Yes, I also remember reef oil with coconut oil in it. What about the tanning salons these days which should be banned!

 

[Suzanne rose]

I also was in the sun a lot years ago without sunscreen. We didn’t know about the dangers as much then as we do now.

So true, I couldn't even say how many times I got burnt , even as a child.

I remember when I was a teenage using baby oil and omg I burnt.

 

[Macarj]

I had one on the back of my right hand had it cut out no further problems yet

 

[Littleboy8]

Yes, I also remember reef oil with coconut oil in it. What about the tanning salons these days which should be banned!

Yep used reef oil smelled good, baby oil, and used tanning salons before every trip o.s.but never knew how bad they all were.I thought tanning salons got banned years ago.

 

[Ezzy]

Please correct me if l am wrong, & never having used them myself, but would the fact the name of the product contains the word OIL indicate that this is unsuitable for tanning.

l relate oils to cooking or keeping an engine cool.

As previously stated by a member, we never knew what damage the sun could do to our unprotected skin in later years when we were young people & neither did our parents or they would have covered us with some sort of creams. Perhaps those head to toes bathing suits of the early years weren't so bad after all?

 

[Littleboy8]

Please correct me if l am wrong, & never having used them myself, but would the fact the name of the product contains the word OIL indicate that this is unsuitable for tanning.

l relate oils to cooking or keeping an engine cool.

As previously stated by a member, we never knew what damage the sun could do to our unprotected skin in later years when we were young people & neither did our parents or they would have covered us with some sort of creams. Perhaps those head to toes bathing suits of the early years weren't so bad after all?

Yeah but when your 16 plus years the word oil didn’t click that it was bad. We just wanted to not have white skin but look like we were healthy bimbos for the boys