Sarah Ferguson urges Brits not to skip health check-ups after cancer diagnosis

Days could make the difference, warns Sarah Ferguson as she urges Brits not to skip check-ups after cancer diagnosis. The Duchess of York, 64, was diagnosed with an aggressive skin cancer in January — less than a year after a mastectomy for a breast tumor.

Don't delay your health check-ups

Sarah Ferguson has urged people not to skip health check-ups, emphasizing that "Days could make the difference between life and death." She almost canceled a routine mammogram which ended up detecting the skin cancer, but her sister encouraged her to attend the appointment.

Sharing her experience

After undergoing a mastectomy and reconstruction, Sarah was shocked by the new diagnosis of skin cancer. Despite the challenges, she is feeling positive and determined to raise awareness by sharing her experience. She spoke out to mark Cancer Prevention Action Week, highlighting the importance of being diligent with health check-ups.

An important message

Rachael Gormley, chief executive of World Cancer Research Fund, thanked the Duchess of York for sharing her experience and emphasized the importance of spreading awareness about the significance of regular health check-ups.