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Sarah Ferguson Diagnosed With Skin Cancer Six Months After Undergoing Surgery For Breast Cancer

The Duchess of York was treated for breast cancer in July.

"She believes her experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, color and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma," the statement read. The statement continued, "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." On Wednesday, Kensington Palace announced that Kate Middleton was recovering from a planned abdominal surgery and would likely be in the hospital for 10 to 14 days followed by a lengthy recovery period back at home.

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