Sarah Ferguson tells of shock at skin cancer diagnosis

Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma (David Mirzoeff/PA)

Sarah Ferguson has described her shock at being diagnosed with skin cancer, but said she is “good spirits” and “grateful for the many messages of love and support”.

Ms Ferguson said she was taking some time for herself after finding out she has malignant melanoma – her second bout of cancer in a year following her treatment for breast cancer last summer.