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Sarah Ferguson opens up on double cancer diagnosis that she thought was 'death sentence'

The Duchess of York has issued a health update and urged the public to 'never skip' their medical appointments, after she was diagnosed with both breast and skin cancer

Sarah Ferguson opened up about her initial dread when faced with the dual diagnosis, feeling as if it was a "death sentence", yet she's grateful to her recent medical care for her life-saving turnaround. The Duchess has been supported throughout her health battles by devoted daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie (Image: Instagram/sarahferguson15)She believes her condition was caused by her fair skin as a child in the 70s, when sun cream use wasn't as promoted as it is today. Updating fans on her health, Sarah confirmed she has had a single mastectomy with breast reconstruction, while the malignant melanoma and surrounding skin were removed and other moles tested for cancer.

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