Sarah Ferguson Diagnosed With Early Form of Breast Cancer, Underwent ‘Successful’ Operation

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Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer.A representative for the Duchess of York, 63, told Sky News on Sunday, June 25, that Ferguson had been diagnosed after a recent routine mammogram screening.“She was advised she needed to undergo surgery, which has taken place successfully,” the spokesperson noted. “The Duchess is receiving the best medical care and her doctors have told her that the prognosis is good.

She is now recuperating with her family. The Duchess wants to express her immense gratitude to all the medical staff who have supported her in recent days.”Ferguson’s rep noted that the England native was “hugely thankful” to the medical professionals who identified her condition, noting she is “otherwise symptom-free.”Neither the A Most Intriguing Lady author nor her family have shared further details about her illness.Ferguson started dating Prince Andrew in 1985, nearly one year before getting engaged.

The pair wed at Westminster Abbey in July 1986 before going on to welcome two daughters: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

Ferguson and Andrew, 63, ultimately called it quits in January 1992 and their divorce was finalized four years later.Despite their divorce, the now-exes have remained cordial coparents and even still live together at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies“He’s such a good man,” Ferguson gushed of Andrew during an April interview on Good Morning Britain. “He’s a kind, good man. … He’s a very good grandfather.” (The comment came two months after Andrew settled a lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, who sued him for allegedly raping and sexually abusing her when she was 17.)The Yorks have four grandchildren.