Vanessa Trump has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is now receiving treatment, sharing the news in an Instagram post.
Vanessa posted the update on Wednesday evening, describing it as a “personal health update” as she informed followers about her health.
“I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan,” Vanessa, 48, wrote.
She also spoke about how thankful she is for the doctors and healthcare professionals supporting her, including those involved in a procedure she said she underwent earlier this week.
“I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me,” she wrote.
Vanessa shares five children with her former husband Donald Trump Jr: Kai, 19; Donald, 17; Tristan, 14; Spencer, 13; and Chloe, 11.
She is also said to be getting support from her boyfriend Tiger Woods, who has dealt with personal setbacks of his own in recent years.
“Thank you for your kindness and support it truly means more than I can express. I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery,” she then concluded.
After her post went live, messages of support quickly appeared in the comments, including one from Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr.’s sister, who wrote:“Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama.”
Figures from the American Cancer Society note that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the US, with around 1 in 8 (13%) expected to develop it over the course of their lifetime.
Each year in the United States, an estimated 321,910 new invasive breast cancer cases are expected, along with more than 42,000 deaths—underscoring the importance of awareness, screening, and early detection.
What are the symptoms to look out for?
A new lump or mass is the symptom most often associated with breast cancer (though it’s important to note that most lumps are not cancerous).
Lumps that are painless, hard, and have irregular edges are more likely to be cancer, although breast cancer can also present as a soft or rounded lump, and it may sometimes be tender or painful.
Other possible symptoms of breast cancer include: