Sarah, Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma discovered during her treatment for breast cancer, a spokesperson said on January 21.
The melanoma was discovered after doctors removed several moles while she was undergoing reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy. Doctors analyze whether the disease is still at an early stage.
“Obviously, another diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer was worrying, but the Duchess remains in good spirits,” the spokesman said.
Sarah, 64, the former wife of Prince Andrew and mother of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, was once a favorite target of the British tabloids. Originally Sarah Ferguson and known as “Fergie”, she has published her memoirs and is the author of several children’s books as well as a historical romance for adults.
Kate Middleton and King Charles are facing health problems
The announcement came five days after two announcements of health problems in the British royal family.
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, underwent abdominal surgery, as reported on January 17. The operation was successful and Prince William’s wife is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days.
Hours after that announcement, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III would be hospitalized this week to receive treatment for prostate problem According to the official statement, this is a “benign” condition that requires a “corrective procedure.”
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