July 2nd 2023.
Sarah Ferguson, the 63-year-old author and Duchess of York, recently underwent an eight-hour mastectomy after discovering she had breast cancer following a routine mammogram. She is fortunate to have the support of her family, with daughter Princess Eugenie, 33, having ‘all but moved in’ to Royal Lodge in Windsor to tend to her mother, and her other daughter Princess Beatrice, 34, at the other end of the phone.
The surgery was ‘more involved than people think’, with Sarah having had a single mastectomy and reconstruction with skilled surgeons Christine Choy and Stuart James, respectively. A friend of Sarah’s told the Sun: ‘The surgery took getting on for eight hours and was more involved than people think. ‘Today, the message she wants to get out is that she’s very grateful and she feels very lucky to be alive.’
Sarah revealed she almost cancelled the routine mammogram appointment that led to her breast cancer diagnosis. Speaking on an episode of her Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah podcast, Sarah recalled: ‘It was after a bank holiday, and I live in this area — in the Windsor area — and it was a hot day, and I didn’t feel like going to London. It’s easy to put it off — “I’ll do it next week”.’ Fortunately, her sister, Jane Ferguson Luedecke, persuaded her to go.
Sarah is being supported by her family, including her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, 63, and former brother-in-law, King Charles, 74. She has vowed to get ‘super fit’ as part of her recovery.
Sarah’s recovery has been a source of inspiration for many. The Agency has reached out to Sarah’s reps for comment. Got a story? If you have a celebrity story, video or pictures, The Agency entertainment team would love to hear from you.
Sarah Ferguson’s story is an important reminder of the importance of getting routine check-ups and being aware of any changes in your body. The Duchess of York is an example of strength and resilience and we are wishing her a speedy recovery.
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