Royal family member Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and ex-wife of Prince Andrew, has been diagnosed with skin cancer after a recent battle with breast cancer.
The 64-year-old posted an update about her diagnosis to Instagram on Monday, saying she’s “taking some time” for herself after receiving the news so soon after battling cancer the first time.
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“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. It was thanks to the great vigilance of my dermatologist that the melanoma was detected when it was,” she shared alongside a photo of herself smiling.
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Next, the Duchess of York urged followers to be vigilant about getting checked for skin cancer, urging them to be “diligent” while observing changes to their skin.
“Naturally another cancer diagnosis has been a shock but I’m in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support,” the post continued. “I believe my experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, colour 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 to thank her doctors and family for their care and support.
“I am incredibly thankful to the medical teams that have supported me through both of these experiences with cancer and to the MAYRLIFE Clinic for taking gentle care of me in the past weeks, allowing me time for recuperation. I am resting with family at home now, feeling blessed to have their love and support,” Ferguson concluded.
The royal family member previously thanked her two adult daughters, Princess Beatrice, 35, and Princess Eugenie, 33, for staying by her side during her breast cancer battle last year.
“My two wonderful daughters are my wholehearted cheerleaders, my devoted champions and my soulmates, and they have been as supportive as can be, as they always are,” she told People in November.
Ferguson was married to Prince Andrew from 1986 until 1996. She remains involved in charities, including those aiding both adults and children who have cancer.