Did Fergie have a mastectomy?
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Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, recently had a single mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The diagnosis resulted from a mammogram screening Ferguson has undergone.
According to BBC, a representative opened up about Sarah’s health condition after the surgery. “She was advised she needed to undergo surgery which has taken place successfully.” the source said. Additionally, the spokesperson added, “that the prognosis is good.”
The representative continued by mentioning that Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, is “receiving the best medical care and… is now recuperating with her family.”
Sarah Ferguson Cancer
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Before the surgery, Ferguson opened up about the breast cancer diagnosis in one of the episodes of her podcast, Tea Talk. According to BBC, the duchess stressed the importance of cancer screening programs and advised her audience to get checked.
“I want every single person that is listening to this podcast to go and get checked,” Sarah said. “I’m taking this as a real gift to me to change my life, to nurture myself.”
“This extraordinary position I’m in right now – it means there’s no choice. I can’t make another excuse. I have to go through this operation, and I have to be well and strong. And therefore, no choice is the best choice.” Ferguson added during the podcast.
The surgery took place at King Edward VII Hospital in London, and the duchess is now recovering from the procedure at her home in Windsor.
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Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is a 63-year-old British television personality and author. She is also part of the British Royal Family.
Published by HOLR Magazine.