Sarah Ferguson, Now Cancer-Free, Pushes Teen Cancer Reform

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has revealed she is now cancer-free after facing two cancer diagnoses, describing the ordeal as 'like a death sentence' and 'a bomb going off in my life.' She has intensified her advocacy for teenagers and young adults with cancer, arguing they are often neglected in health policy and support. Alongside her daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Ferguson is championing the Teenage Cancer Trust’s #AndYoungPeople campaign to urge the UK government to prioritize this group in upcoming cancer strategies. She highlights issues such as delayed diagnoses, lack of age-appropriate care, limited access to clinical trials, and insufficient mental health support for young patients. Ferguson has signed an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, calling for faster diagnoses and improved resources. The campaign aligns with the Department of Health’s ongoing review of national cancer care, offering a chance to address these gaps.