Sobering news about Sarah Ferguson's long-term health has come in from her doctors.
A recent article from The News International reports that Ferguson will need to have frequent cancer examinations for the rest of her life. This is because neither of her cancers are fully in remission.
As reported in the past, the Duchess of York has received treatment for breast and skin cancer. The Duchess' skin cancer was diagnosed after doctors collected skin samples from her during a reconstructive surgery.
Other members of the Royal Family have been told their cancer is in remission, but it appears Sarah Ferguson will not be as lucky for the foreseeable future.
A saddening piece of news about a beloved royal
The Duchess of York's unfortunate update rattled the royal and caused damage to her mental health for a short time. She's been leaning on her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, and her daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice, for support as she tries to accept her doctors' estimations.
In a piece for The Times, Ferguson said that "cancer is like a bomb going off in your life." Cancer's unpredictability remains a source of worry for Ferguson, her loved ones, and the doctors treating her. However, she's been trying to maintain as normal a schedule as possible to make sure cancer does not ruin every aspect of her life.
The News International included an Instagram post that showed Ferguson promoting an appearance on @peaceoneday_official's #EducationDay live show. The event was held to advocate for children's increased access to education everywhere around the world.
Ferguson's advocacy for children is not surprising since she enjoyed a successful career as a children's author before transitioning to historical fiction. The writer created the original characters for Budgie The Helicopter, a series of books so successful that they spawned a franchise of merchandise and cartoon spin-offs.
Last October, Ferguson announced that she would publish a new children's series entitled Flora and Fern: Wonder in the Woods. According to Ferguson, the new series will teach children about sustainability and the importance of caring for the environment.
Hopefully, Sarah's schedule as a prolific author, activist, and speaker will prevent her from reflecting on the updates her doctors just shared. Ferguson's professional passions should serve as a way for her to stay active whenever she isn't spending time with the people she loves the most.
As always, we will keep you all informed whenever the next update about the Duchess of York's condition is released.