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Sarah Ferguson Diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma

The Duchess of York urges vigilance in skin cancer checks following her second cancer diagnosis within a year.

  • Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, marking her second cancer diagnosis within a year after she was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer.
  • The melanoma was detected by her dermatologist during a routine check while she was undergoing reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy.
  • Ferguson is currently resting at home with her family and is in good spirits despite the shock of the diagnosis.
  • She has urged her followers to be diligent in checking for signs of skin cancer, underlining the importance of checking the size, shape, color, and texture of moles.
  • Ferguson's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have been supportive throughout her health struggles.
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