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THE Duchess of York has warned the Government against neglecting teenagers with cancer. Sarah Ferguson signed a campaign letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting , who is updating national plans for dealing with the disease. Advertisement 2 Sarah Ferguson (pictured with daughters Beatrice and Eugenie) has warned the Government against neglecting teenagers with cancer Credit: PA Prince Andrew’s former wife — mother to Princesses Beatrice, 36, and 35-year-old Eugenie — was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and then skin cancer in 2024 .
She wrote in The Times the news could feel “like a death sentence”. She added: “One group neglected by those developing policies is teenagers and young adults with cancer. "The impact can be devastating.
” Advertisement read more on Sarah Ferguson LADY LIKE First look at Game Of Thrones star Natalie Dormer as Sarah Ferguson in The Lady BRAVE DUCHESS Fergie not 'cancer-free' & the battles that'll stay for the rest of her life The Duchess, patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust, called for faster diagnoses and improved mental health support. The Department of Health’s review of cancer care began in February. The blueprint, which is expected later this year, will aim to transform cancer care by improving diagnosis , screening and treatment, as well as bolstering research and looking at ways to help prevent the disease.
Kate Collins, chief executive at the Teenage Cancer Trust, said teenagers and young adults were "often overlooked". Advertisement Most read in Health HOTSPOT Inside Scots area plagued with deadly disease 5 times worse than WORLD average HORROR DISCOVERY Teen who suffered ‘appendicitis symptoms’ was actually full of pinworms BLOODY MIRACLE Blood test that detects 12 cancers in those with NO symptoms free on NHS SNACK ATTACK Snack 'slashes bowel cancer risk' as scientists highlight ‘long-term benefit’ She added: "There's an opportunity right now for the Government to make a huge difference to the health of a generation - a difference that will have a real impact on their commitment to tackle the biggest killers and build a UK where everyone lives longer, healthier lives." 2 The Duchess is a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust Credit: PA.
