Sarah Ferguson’s breast cancer operation: All you may want to know about Duchess of York’s recent health diagnosis

After getting operated for a single mastectomy, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is currently recuperating with family. She was earlier diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram screening.

Ferguson, who is 63-year-old, was earlier married to Prince Andrew. The Duchess of York’s spokesman said, "She was advised she needed to undergo surgery which has taken place successfully."

The doctors have informed her that the prognosis is good. She is "receiving the best medical care and... is now recuperating with her family", the spokesman added.


Earlier this week, the procedure was carried out at King Edward VII hospital. It is a private clinic in central London where the late Queen Elizabeth II and other senior royals have been treated earlier. This weekend, Ferguson seems to have returned home to Windsor.

In an interview for her new podcast, Tea Talk, the duchess revealed the details of the procedure. It was recorded before the operation. She also urged others to make the most of cancer screening programmes.

"I want every single person that is listening to this podcast to go and get checked. I'm taking this as a real gift to me to change my life, to nurture myself," she said.

The duchess added that “she would stop trying to fix everyone else and start taking myself seriously. Now is my chance. This extraordinary position I'm in right now - it means there's no choice.”

“I can't make another excuse. I have to go through this operation and I have to be well and strong. And therefore, no choice is the best choice," she added.

FAQs

Q1:Who is Sarah Ferguson?
Sarah Ferguson is the ex-wife of Prince Andrew. After 10 years of marriage, the couple got divorced in 1996. She is 63-year-old and was diagnosed with breast cancer recently.

Q2:Where was the Duchess of York’s breast cancer operation carried out?
The procedure was carried out at King Edward VII hospital earlier this week. At this private clinic in central London, the late Queen Elizabeth II and other senior royals have been treated earlier.