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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nadeem Badshah

Duchess of York recuperating after surgery for breast cancer

Sarah Ferguson in a red dress at a red-carpet photo call.
The Duchess of York, who is a patron for Teenage Cancer Trust, ‘believes her experience underlines the importance of regular screening’. Photograph: Ian West/PA

The Duchess of York has had surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer, her spokesperson has said. Sarah Ferguson, 63, was given the news at a recent routine mammogram screening.

“She was advised she needed to undergo surgery which has taken place successfully,” her spokesperson said. “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.

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