Sarah Ferguson admits that “another cancer diagnosis was a shock” and explains why it’s important to check the size and appearance of moles

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, says she is in good spirits and grateful after her second cancer diagnosis in less than a year. In June 2023, breast cancer was discovered, for which she underwent treatment and a mastectomy. Now her medical team has announced their presence malignant melanoma.

After an official spokesperson announced the news on January 21, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife spoke up and offered a message of peace and encouragement to her followers through her Instagram account.

“I took some time for myself because I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, which is my second cancer diagnosis within a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing surgery this summer.” mastectomy and reconstructive surgery,” she said a day later on the Duchess of York’s trusted social network.

“Of course, another cancer diagnosis was a shock, but I am in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support,” he continued in the same publication where he also reiterated the importance of checking the size and appearance of moles.

“I think my experience highlights the importance of checking the size, shape, color and texture and appearance of new moles that may be a sign of melanoma and I urge everyone reading this to be diligent,” said Sarah Ferguson, 64.

She also thanked the entire medical team that has been with her since the first diagnosis of cancer Mayrlife Clinic where he received care in recent weeks.

What is malignant melanoma?

The melanoma Sarah Ferguson was diagnosed with is a type of skin cancer whose cause is unclear, as indicated by the Mayo Clinic, although its occurrence is usually associated with “exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or lamps and tanning beds. “

The page specializing in health issues adds that melanoma can occur anywhere on the body, including those parts that have not been exposed to the sun too much, and that it does not always start as a mole, so it is necessary to pay attention to any changes in the skin that look unusual.

Sarah Ferguson’s diagnosis and other health problems in the royal family

While it’s true that Sarah Ferguson has not been a direct member of the British royal family since her divorce from Prince Andrew in 1996, her diagnosis adds to the Windsors’ other health problems, according to El País de España.

The first of them refers to Kate Middleton’s abdominal surgery, which was announced to the press on January 17, the day after the surgery. A few hours later, the intervention that King Carlos III will undergo due to an enlarged prostate was announced, the Spanish media remind.

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