Sarah Ferguson says she's feeling 'better than ever' since cancer diagnoses
Sarah Ferguson says she is feeling "better than ever" following successful treatment for two kinds of cancer.
The Duchess of York, 64, spoke to HELLO! for an exclusive interview ahead of the release of her new book, A Woman of Intrigue.
Ferguson was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram in 2023. Then, in January, the royal was diagnosed with malignant melanoma.
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Sarah Ferguson says she is feeling "better than ever" following successful treatment for two kinds of cancer. Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Im
"I have to be checked regularly and I have to put cream on my face to get out past sun damage, which means big blisters on my face, chest and hands for three weeks," she told the publication.
"But I'm not doing immunotherapy, taking any drugs or doing chemotherapy, for which I'm very grateful."
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She spoke of her "exceptional family" who helped her through the difficult time.
"I have always brought up my girls to be so honest and frank that they know I'm going to tell it to them straight, however difficult it is," she said of daughters Princess Beatrice, 35, and Princess Eugenie, 34.
"So when they said: 'Mummy, tell us the absolute truth – have they got all the cancer out?' and the answer was yes, they knew they were safe."
She spoke of her 'exceptional family' who helped her through the difficult time. Dave Benett/Getty Images for The
During a recent appearance at the Cannes Film Festival Ferguson told People she is doing "very well."
"This evening I am doing very well. I think that we've managed to get cancer in the right place rather than cancer ruling me," she said.
"I've put cancer in the corner."
'I think that we've managed to get cancer in the right place rather than cancer ruling me.' AP
The royal family's cancer woes continue with both King Charles and the Princess of Wales undergoing outpatient cancer treatment since earlier this year.
Ferguson has been able to offer them both her support and understanding during their own health battles.
She spoke again of family support at Cannes, saying, "I think family unity is key… I think the key to life is that we all support each other."
King Charles and the Princess of Wales have undergone outpatient cancer treatment since earlier this year. Getty
King Charles has returned to royal duties since taking leave for treatment earlier this year. Getty
The Duchess of York joined the royal family for Easter Service this year and Beatrice and Eugenie attended a garden party hosted by Prince William at Buckingham Palace, helping to support the Prince of Wales during his wife's absence.
The next major event for the royals is Trooping the Colour on June 15. There have been reports the Princess of Wales may make a surprise appearance at the annual event.
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