Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has had surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer, her spokesman confirmed on Sunday.
The cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram, the spokesman said. Her cancer surgery was successful.
“The Duchess is receiving the best medical care and her doctors have told her the prognosis is good. She is now recovering with her family,” the spokesman said. “The Duchess would like to extend her huge thanks to all the medical staff who have supported her over the past few days.”
Ferguson, commonly known as Fergie, was symptom free. Because of her experiences, she emphasized the importance of regular breast cancer screening, said her spokeswoman.
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Her rep gave no details on when the Duchess of York was diagnosed or when she underwent surgery.
Ferguson, formerly married to Prince Andrew, is mother to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York.
She and her daughters have previously worked with the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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