Vanessa Trump has shared a fresh update after revealing last month that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The former wife of Donald Trump Jr., who is also the mother of five children, first addressed the news on Instagram in late May 2026, saying she was working with her medical team on a treatment plan after having a procedure earlier that week.
“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 wrote.
She also spoke about how thankful she was for the support and medical care she had received, including from the doctors who carried out a procedure earlier that week.
“I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me.”
Vanessa returned to Instagram on Saturday (June 13) to let followers know how her recovery is progressing, saying she is preparing to begin the next phase of treatment.
She did not go into detail about what that second stage will involve, but she confirmed that she has been recovering from surgery over the last several weeks.
“I wanted to share an update on my cancer journey. Over the past four weeks, I’ve been recovering from surgery, and I’m grateful to be healing and moving forward. Soon, I’ll be starting the second stage of my treatment. Sending love, strength, and hope to everyone fighting this battle.”
She has not publicly said what kind of surgery she underwent as part of her initial treatment, or what the next phase will consist of.
Vanessa’s update comes about a month after her diagnosis announcement, and follows a period of relative privacy as she focused on recovery.
Her experience also serves as a reminder of the importance of being alert to possible signs of breast cancer, especially because symptoms can sometimes be subtle or easy to dismiss.
Common warning signs can include a new lump or thickened area in the breast, upper chest, or armpit, as well as swelling, skin dimpling, redness, changes in breast size or shape, nipple changes, or unusual discharge.
Breast cancer can also spread to other parts of the body, and symptoms of advanced disease may include ongoing bone pain, shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss, persistent headaches, seizures, or vision changes, depending on where the cancer has spread.
Doctors generally advise people to contact a medical professional if they notice a persistent change in the breast or any other symptom that does not go away.
If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact the American Cancer Society on 1-800-227-2345 or via their live chat feature, available 24/7 every day of the year.