Sarah Ferguson.Photo:Jo Hale/WireImage
Jo Hale/WireImage
Sarah Fergusonis staying strong amid her skin cancer treatment.
The Duchess of York, 64, wasrecently diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a representative for Fergie announced on Sunday. She waspreviously diagnosed with an early form of breast cancerlast June.
The second cancer diagnosis in “a matter of months has obviously been a shock and a blow,” a friend of Fergie exclusively tells PEOPLE.
But Fergie is “very resilient and in good spirits,” the source adds.
“Her time in Austria helped her gather her strength,” the source says. “And her family is supporting her.”
Sarah Ferguson.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Samir Hussein/WireImage
“The Duchess wants to thank the entire medical team which has supported her, particularly her dermatologist whose vigilance ensured the illness was detected when it was,” her rep said. “She believes her experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, color and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma.”
In addition to her stay at MAYRLIFE clinic, Fergie is also receiving treatment for her melanoma in London.
“She is undergoing further investigations to ensure that this has been caught in the early stages,” her rep explained. “Clearly, another diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer has been distressing, but the Duchess remains in good spirits.”
Sarah Ferguson.JP Yim/Getty
JP Yim/Getty
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Months after her June breast cancer diagnosis, Fergie revealed in a New Year’s Eve message thatshe “beat” the disease.
“I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I beat breast cancer,” Fergie wrote in the 2023 recap, “and now I have got a Derek on my left.” (After successfullyundergoing a single mastectomylast July, Fergienicknamed her reconstructed left breast “Derek.”)
“I am 64 and just getting started,” she concluded the message. “I hope everyone takes time to reflect and to look forward with love and positivity. Happy New Year, #2024!”
source: people.com
