Vanessa Trump announces clear test results six months after cancer diagnosis
The former first lady's daughter posted a video confirming the update during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
By Benjamin Rousseau ·
Vanessa Trump stated on Friday that her recent medical tests returned clear results, confirming she is now free of breast cancer. The 48-year-old shared the update in a short video clip released on the Instagram account of her eldest daughter, Kai Trump. In the recording, Trump said her test results "came back clear, so I'm finally cancer-free." She has five children with Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Donald Trump.
Kai Trump posted the clip as a preview for a longer video scheduled for release on Saturday. The extended feature will include a discussion between the mother, daughter, and Dr. Nicole Saphier regarding cancer prevention and early detection. Kai noted that October serves as a period to focus on education and support for those affected by the disease. She emphasized the importance of learning about prevention strategies during this annual awareness window.
The announcement follows a diagnosis Trump first received in April of this year. She made the condition public in May, detailing her surgery and ongoing treatment plan with her medical team. The post generated more than 20,000 likes and hundreds of supportive comments. Among those who responded was American singer and media personality Mary Millben.
Trump separated from Donald Trump Jr. in 2018. She recently announced she is dating professional golfer Tiger Woods. Her diagnosis highlights the statistical reality faced by many women in the United States. The American Cancer Society reports that the average risk of a US woman developing breast cancer is approximately 1 in 8, or 13%. The disease accounts for 30% of all new female cancer cases annually.
Medical experts note that surgery cures the majority of breast cancer cases. When residual disease remains, treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and endocrine therapy can reduce long-term risks. Current advancements include targeted therapies for early-stage cancer and more precise radiotherapy techniques.
Source: BBC News
