Duchess of York talks about Kate Middleton's cancer

The Duchess of York, Sarah Fergusonwho was diagnosed with the “worst form” of skin cancer earlier this year, offered her support to Kate Middleton just days after the princess announced her own diagnosis.

Sarah Ferguson is diagnosed with skin cancer

Prince Andrew's ex-wife is very proud of the Princess of Wales for the way she decided to reveal the situation to the public.

“All my thoughts and prayers are with the Princess of Wales as she begins her treatment,” Ferguson wrote on Instagram on Monday, March 25.

“I know she will be surrounded by the love of her family and everyone is praying for the best outcome,” he said.

She continued: “As someone who has faced her own battles with cancer in recent months, I am so in awe of the way she has spoken publicly about her diagnosis and I know it will do a world of good to raise awareness,” says Sarah.

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The 64-year-old duchess concluded her message by encouraging her followers to give Middleton “time, space and privacy to heal.”

During her March 22 announcement, Kate Middleton said she is currently undergoing “preventive chemotherapy.”

However, the future Queen did not reveal what type of cancer she is being treated for.

Skin cancer

Earlier this year, the Duchess of York revealed she was battling new cancer, after undergoing treatment last year for breast cancer.

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A few months after the first diagnosis, a spokesperson for Sarah confirmed that the duchess was undergoing new treatment.

In a statement sent to US Weekly magazine, a representative said: “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma,” it said.

“Her dermatologist asked for several moles to be removed and analyzed at the same time as the Duchess was undergoing reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, and one of them was identified as cancerous,” he explained.

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The spokesperson continued: “Clearly another diagnosis so soon after breast cancer treatment has been distressing, but the Duchess remains in good spirits. The Duchess would like to thank all the medical staff who supported her, especially her dermatologist, whose vigilance ensured the disease was detected at the right time.”

“She believes her experience highlights the importance of checking the size, shape, color and texture and the appearance of new spots that could be a sign of melanoma.”