Duchess of York tells new podcast how she was diagnosed with breast cancer after routine mammogram

Sarah, Duchess of York, has undergone an operation to treat breast cancer, it has been revealed.

The 63-year-old duchess was diagnosed after a routine mammogram, it is understood.

The author and businesswoman has been discharged from hospital today and is back at Windsor with her family, The Sun reports.  

The ‘successful’ operation was carried out at King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, Central London, according to friends.

Another said that the mother-of-two’s prognosis was good, thanks to the cancer being spotted early.

Sarah, Duchess of York, has undergone an operarion to treat breast cancer, it has been revealed.

The 63-year-old duchess was diagnosed after a routine mammogram, it is understood

The author and businesswoman has been discharged from hospital today and is back at Windsor with her family

She is believed to have spent several days in hospital this week. 

The friend stated: ‘It’s been a difficult time but she is very grateful to the medical staff who carried out the mammogram and and the medical staff who looked after her these last few days, she is incredibly thankful.’

A spokesman for the Duchess said: ‘Sarah, Duchess of York was recently diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer detected at a routine mammogram screening.

‘She was advised she needed to undergo surgery which has taken place successfully.

‘The Duchess is receiving the best medical care and her doctors have told her that the prognosis is good. She is now recuperating with her family.

‘The Duchess wants to express her immense gratitude to all the medical staff who have supported her in recent days.

‘She is also hugely thankful 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.’