Fergie opens up about double cancer diagnosis
Sarah Ferguson has opened up about the mental toll of her double cancer diagnosis, admitting that her "mind went to some dark places".
The Duchess of York was diagnosed with breast cancer and skin cancer in the same year, telling The Times how much her health battle impacted her life.
"It was hard. I'm generally a positive person but cancer is like a bomb going off in your life," the 65-year-old told the publication.
"One diagnosis is enough to deal with, but I had two in the space of a year. I don't mind admitting that my mind went to some dark places, reflecting on my own mortality."
"My family have been an immense support to me through this period," she told the outlet.
"I've used meditation and mindfulness to help stay positive and balanced."
The royal was recently in Australia for her book tour, where she spoke to 9honey about how she copes with the struggles in her life while also balancing her health.
"For anyone thinking, 'Oh, you sound alright Sarah', or Fergie or Ginger or Duchy or whatever you call me, it's because I also do the work," the Duchess of York told 9honey.
"And I do it with really studying the spiritual side of life and my own darkness. There can be a lot of darkness, and I'm shining light on my darkness."
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