Sarah Ferguson’s representatives said Monday her medical team has given her “the best news she could have” at this stage.
The Duchess of York is “very relieved,” after learning her skin cancer has not spread. Ferguson was diagnosed with skin cancer in January, according to People. A friend close to the situation said Ferguson had further surgery around the edges of the site of the mole where her skin cancer was discovered. She also had a surgical procedure performed on her lymph nodes.
“Fortunately, they have turned out to be clear, ” her friend told People. She noted that although the health update is a positive one, Ferguson’s road to recovery continues, and the Duchess of York “will have to attend checkups every 12 weeks,” according to People.
Sarah, Duchess of York arrives at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Photo by Gareth Fuller – WPA Pool/Getty Images
This is Ferguson’s second cancer diagnosis. She was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer in June 2023.
Her team issued a formal statement when she discovered she was facing cancer once again.
“Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma,” the statement said, according to People.
Sarah, Duchess of York arrives for the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England. Photo by Jeremy Selwyn – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Ferguson underwent a mastectomy, and proceeded with reconstructive surgery. Several moles were removed and analyzed by a dermatologist in tandem with her surgical procedure, according to People.
The Duchess thanked those who detected her illness at an early stage.
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attends “The Son” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 07, 2022 in Venice, Italy. Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images
Ferguson is scheduled to travel to Melbourne, Australia, for Global Citizen NOW: Melbourne, the inaugural international edition of Global Citizen NOW, according to People. (RELATED: ‘We Are Heartbroken’: Gary Sinise Shares Devastating Life Update)
She sits as a co-chair of the summit that works to prevent poverty, and will be working alongside the likes of Hugh Jackman and Charlie Puth at the event, according to People.