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Sarah, Duchess of York, 63, has undergone surgery for breast cancer after she was diagnosed following a routine mammogram screening, her spokesman said on Sunday.
After spending several days in hospital, she was discharged and is recovering at Royal Lodge in Windsor, the home she shares with her former husband, Prince Andrew.
Sarah, Duchess of York arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September.Credit: Getty Images
It is not yet known whether she will require further treatment.
“Sarah, Duchess of York was recently diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer detected at a routine mammogram screening,” her spokesman said on Sunday.
“She was advised she needed to undergo surgery, which has taken place successfully.
“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.”
Sarah, Duchess of York (centre) in a file photo with her daughters, Princess Beatrice (left) and Princess Eugenie.Credit: Getty Images
The spokesman added that the duchess wanted to express her gratitude to the medical staff who had supported her in recent days.
“She is also hugely thankful to the staff involved in the mammogram which identified her illness, which was otherwise symptom free, and believes her experience underlines the importance of regular screening,” he said.
The day before she was admitted to hospital, the duchess discussed her diagnosis on her new podcast, Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah, which will be released on Monday.
The London Telegraph
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