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Sarah Ferguson. Duchess of YorkHe opened for the “traumatic” experience of being diagnosed with cancer twice in less than a year.
Write in The Times of London On Wednesday, April 23, Ferguson, 65, said the diagnosis felt “as a death sentence.”
Talking to the outlet In support of the new UK Cancer Charity Campaign, #andyoungpeople, Ferguson recalled the experience of diagnosis of early phase breast cancer in 2023 and skin cancer in 2024.
“I was 63 when I was diagnosed with cancer for the first time and cancer at any age is traumatic,” wrote Ferguson. “But as adults, we have maturity and life experience to help us advocate for ourselves and cope with challenges. We can seek help if we need it, and most importantly, our voices, unfortunately, are often more seriously taken.”
Sarah Ferguson “feels positive” in the middle of her second battle with cancer. The Duchess of York, 64, last month revealed that she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma after removing several molten for analysis. Now she hopes to inspire others to “be diligent with their health checks” to find the deadly disease. “I’m determined to (…)
“One group I feel is constantly neglected by those who develop health plans and policies are teenagers and teens,” added Sarah, a sponsor of the charity.
The campaign was launched on Wednesday with an open letter from the charity to the UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The general letter and campaign asks the UK Government to provide more support for teenagers with cancer, including mental health support, as well as further training on healthcare professionals to increase their awareness of symptoms in young people, with the aim of ensuring a faster diagnosis.
In June 2023 Ferguson announced that she had been Been diagnosed with breast cancer following a normal mammogram. Later, the Duchess underwent mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.
Less than a year later, in January 2024, the Duchess said she had been Been diagnosed with malignant melanomatype of skin cancer.
Ferguson told The Times In January her cancer diagnosis had a negative impact on her mental health.
“It was difficult. I’m a generally positive person, but cancer is like a bomb turned off in your life,” said Ferguson. “One diagnosis is enough to deal with it, but I had two within a year. I don’t mind admitting that my mind has gone to some dark places, reflecting on my own death.”
“I have used meditation and mindfulness to help stay positive and balanced,” she said, adding that her family has been “tremendous support.”
Ferguson has been a sponsor of Teenager Cancer Trust since its inception in 1990. In honor of her latest campaign, Ferguson and her daughters, The Princess Beatrice and The princess EugenieVisits Teenager Cancer Trust Unit on Wednesday, The Times Reporting.
