The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, 64, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, medical sources revealed after undergoing breast reconstructive surgery.
This diagnosis comes just six months after the ex-wife of Prince Andrew of England successfully overcame breast cancer, according to 'The Sun' and 'Sky News'.
Doctors discovered the presence of malignant melanoma during breast reconstructive surgery, when dermatologists removed several moles from her body. Tests carried out shortly after the Christmas holidays confirmed that one of the removed moles turned out to be cancerous. This new setback in the Duchess of York's health comes after a surgical intervention last summer, where she was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram, despite having no symptoms.
A spokesperson for Sarah Ferguson says the duchess remains in good spirits despite the diagnosis and will undergo further tests to ensure the cancer has been detected in the early stages.
"Her dermatologist had several moles removed and analyzed at the same time as the Duchess was undergoing reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, and one of them has been identified as cancerous. She is undergoing further tests to ensure this is resolved." detected in the early stages," says the spokesperson.
The news has generated concern among followers and relatives, who send messages of support to the Duchess of York. Medical care and monitoring protocols have been intensified to provide her with the best possible treatment, as the Duchess bravely faces this new health challenge.
