After Sarah Ferguson's Diagnosis, Philadelphia Doctor Says Breast Cancer And Melanoma Could Be Linked

Doctors say there can be a genetic connection linking melanoma and breast cancer.

Posted Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 2:35 pm ET

January 23, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with skin cancer, according to a spokesperson.

It's the second cancer diagnosis in a year for Ferguson, who was treated for breast cancer over the summer.

"Naturally another cancer diagnosis has been a shock but I'm in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support," Ferguson, who used to be married to Prince Andrew and is widely known as Fergie, wrote in an Instagram post revealing she has melanoma. The skin cancer was discovered during treatment for breast cancer, she said.

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