Sarah Ferguson was seen smiling and greeting well-wishers outside King Edward VII’s Hospital in London following her skin cancer diagnosis.
The Duchess of York, 64, gave a brief update on her health in Marylebone after she left the hospital on Wednesday.
After visiting her consultant dermatologist Catherine Borysiewicz, she told well-wishers: “I’m fine, thank you.”
Fergie’s skin cancer diagnosis came only six months after she underwent a single mastectomy for breast cancer.
Sarah Ferguson says she is 'fine' following cancer diagnosis.
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In July last year, the duchess had an eight hour operation where she had one of her breasts removed after the disease was discovered in a routine mammogram.
After her visit to the hospital, the duchess stopped to talk to members of the public before being led away by her driver.
A spokesperson for the duchess has said that Fergie is “very resilient” and is determined to carry on following the second medical diagnosis.
On Sunday, the spokesperson announced: “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.
Sarah Ferguson was recently diagnosed with a malignant melanomaPA“Her dermatologist asked that several moles were removed and analysed at the same time as the Duchess was undergoing reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, and one of these has been identified as cancerous.”
Throughout both cancer diagnoses the duchess has encouraged women to keep getting checked for any forms of cancer.
A friend of Fergie’s spoke fondly of the duchess stating: "She is simply amazing, always looking for the positive in any situation and rarely thinking of herself.
"She is going to beat this disease, just like she faced her breast cancer diagnosis, with bravery and good humour and working out a way she can use her experience to help others."
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Sarah Ferguson with her daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess EugenieInstagram / Princess EugenieThe duchess released her own statement on Instagram thanking everyone who sent messages of support following her diagnosis.
She stated: “Naturally another cancer diagnosis has been a shock but I’m in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support.
“I am incredibly thankful to the medical teams that have supported me through both of these experiences with cancer and to the MARYLIFE Clinic for taking gentle care of me in the past weeks, allowing me time for recuperation.”
The news comes at a time when the King is due to go to hospital for surgery on an enlarged prostate and Kate is recovering in hospital after an abdominal surgery.
