Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, was diagnosed with malignant skin cancer while undergoing treatment for breast cancer, according to reports on Sunday.

Sky News said in a statement: “Sarah, Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.” report.

The spokesperson added that Ferguson was found to have multiple moles on her skin during reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy in June 2023 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After removal and analysis, one of the moles was found to be cancerous.

“She is undergoing further investigation to confirm that this was also detected at an early stage.”The report said that while receiving the new diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer was clearly distressing, the Duchess remains healthy,” the spokesperson added.

The announcement follows news about Duchess Kate undergoing abdominal surgery five days ago. Charles III is scheduled to undergo prostate treatment this week.

Shortly before her mastectomy, Ms Ferguson said she wondered whether to announce the news of her breast cancer diagnosis, but then thought it was important to do so so people could get tested, The Independent reported. Ta. report.

Ferguson joked that she named her left breast, which was reconstructed after a mastectomy, “Derek,” and that her right breast, which she called “Eric,” was “not as healthy as him, so I'm pretty sad about it.” The BBC reported that. report. (Related: Duchess of York undergoes breast cancer surgery)

Author Ferguson was previously married to Prince Andrew, Duke of York, with whom he had daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, the Associated Press reported. report.

According to Sky News, a spokesperson for Mr Ferguson said: “The Duchess would like to thank everyone in the medical team who supported her, especially her dermatologist, whose vigilance helped her detect the disease when it was discovered.” said.