Sarah, Duchess of York, diagnosed with skin cancer after breast cancer treatment

Sarah, Duchess of York, has revealed she is suffering from skin cancer, just months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

The disease was discovered after several moles were removed during treatment for her last cancer. One of the moles was found to be cancerous and doctors are working to establish if it was caught early.

According to the NHS, melanoma, also known as malignant melanoma, is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other areas of the body. The main cause of melanoma is ultraviolet light, which comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds.

A spokesman for Sarah, Duchess of York said: “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.

“Her dermatologist asked that several moles were removed and analysed at the same time as the Duchess was undergoing reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, and one of these has been identified as cancerous.

“She is undergoing further investigations to ensure that this has been caught in the early stages.

“Clearly, another diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer has been distressing but the Duchess remains in good spirits.

“The Duchess wants to thank the entire medical team which has supported her, particularly her dermatologist whose vigilance ensured the illness was detected when it was.

“She believes her experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, colour and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma.”

The news comes after the Princess of Wales was admitted to the private hospital on Tuesday, 16 January, for successful abdominal surgery, which Kensington Palace said was planned.

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She was said to be “doing well” but will remain in the exclusive clinic for between 10 to 14 days, and is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.

Kensington Palace announced the news on Wednesday, with Buckingham Palace triggering a double royal health scare when 90 minutes later it revealed the King was to be treated in hospital for an enlarged prostate.

Heir to the throne William has stepped back from official duties for several weeks to juggle looking after their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and care for his wife.