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Sarah, Duchess of York diagnosed with breast cancer

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25th June 2023

Sarah, Duchess of York is being treated for breast cancer.

The duchess discovered she had an early form of the disease during a routine mammogram and was advised to have immediate surgery.

She has since undergone a successful operation.

The duchess is now receiving medical care and her doctors say her prognosis is good.

Sarah has expressed her ”immense gratitude to all the medical staff who have supported her in recent days”.

The duchess said she is also said she is ”hugely grateful to the staff involved in the mammogram which identified her illness, which was otherwise symptom free and believes her experience underlines the importance of regular screening.”

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.