The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson has undergone surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer, according to reports.
The 63-year-old was said to have been diagnosed with cancer following a routine mammogram, her representatives told the Mirror tonight. She was released from hospital on Sunday and is currently recovering at home with her family in Windsor, Berkshire.
The Duchess of York's representatives also told the Mirror that the royal said her experience "underlines the importance of regular screening" and that surgery at King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, Central London, was "successful".
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The grandmother of three spent several days in the London hospital this week and has told of her "immense gratitude" to the medical staff.
A spokesman for the Duchess told the Mirror: "Sarah, Duchess of York was recently diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer detected at a routine mammogram screening. She was advised she needed to undergo surgery which has taken place successfully."
The representative added: "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. The Duchess wants to express her immense gratitude to all the medical staff who have 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."
Fergie, who missed Royal Ascot this week due to her operation, is said to be at Royal Lodge recuperating with her family, including Prince Andrew, 63, and daughters Beatrice, 34, and Eugenie, 33.
