Sarah Ferguson, the 63-year-old Duchess of York and former wife of Prince Andrew, has undergone successful surgery after being diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer.

The cancer was detected during a routine mammogram, and the Duchess was advised to undergo surgery, which was successful.

She is now recovering at her home in Windsor.

Ms Ferguson was treated at King Edward VII Hospital in London this week, and a spokesperson for the Duchess said that she is receiving the best medical care and her doctors have told her the prognosis is good.

The Duchess is immensely grateful to all the medical staff who have supported her in recent days, and believes that her experience underscores the importance of regular screening.

It’s been a difficult period for Sarah, but she is very grateful to the medical staff who did the mammogram, and to the medical staff who looked after her in the last few days, according to a friend who spoke to The Sun.

Ms Ferguson is now staying with her family including her ex-husband Prince Andrew, 63, and daughters Beatrice, 34, and Eugenie, 33.

The reason for her absence at Royal Ascot this week was the surgery, and it is now believed that her eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, is sticking around the Duchess at home while she recovers.

The Duchess also spoke about her diagnosis on the Tea Talks with Duchess and Sarah podcast, before going to hospital.

The episode will be broadcast tomorrow, after it was delayed from its original publication date last Thursday.

Breast cancer is a disease that affects both men and women, but 99% of cases occur in women, and it is the leading cause of death in women under the age of 50 in the UK.

A total of 11,500 women and 85 men die of breast cancer in the UK each year, bringing the number to nearly 1,000 each month, or one death every 45 minutes.

However, breast cancer survival is improving and has doubled in the last 40 years in the UK due to a combination of improvements in treatment and care, earlier detection through screening, and a focus on targets, including faster diagnosis.

Sarah has been frequently involved in philanthropic efforts related to cancer.

She is a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust and also spoke at a gala for the Breast Cancer Foundation four years ago.

In 2021, Sarah visited a clinic in Poland to address women’s recovery after mastectomy.

Her experience with breast cancer underscores the importance of regular screening for early detection, which can lead to successful treatment outcomes.

The Duchess would like to express her immense gratitude to all the medical staff who have supported her during this difficult time.

She is also grateful to the staff involved in the mammograms who identified her illness, which was otherwise symptom-free.

Ms Ferguson’s experience highlights the importance of regular screening for early detection of breast cancer.

As we continue to fight against breast cancer, it is important to remember that early detection is key.

We must all take responsibility for our own health and seek regular screenings to ensure that we catch any potential issues early on.