Vanessa Trump declares breast cancer cured after clear test results
The former first lady's daughter shared a video announcement on Friday, citing a 0% recurrence rate six months after the April diagnosis.
By Samir Lin ·

Vanessa Trump stated on Friday that recent medical tests confirmed she is cancer-free. The 48-year-old shared the update in a short video posted to the Instagram account of her daughter, Kai. In the clip, she said her results "came back clear, so I'm finally cancer-free."
The announcement marks a milestone in her recovery from a breast cancer diagnosis made in April. Trump first revealed the diagnosis to the public in May. At that time, she noted that she had undergone surgery and was collaborating with her medical team on a treatment plan. Her current status indicates that the treatment has concluded without detectable disease.
Kai Trump, who is 19, provided context for the video post. She explained that the clip serves as a preview for a longer feature scheduled for release on Saturday. That video will feature her mother and Dr. Nicole Saphier discussing breast cancer awareness and prevention. Kai noted that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period dedicated to education and support for those affected by the disease.
The social media post generated substantial engagement, accumulating more than 20,000 likes and hundreds of comments. Among the well-wishers was American singer and media personality Mary Millben. The post highlights the personal journey of Trump, who has five children with Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump.
Vanessa Trump separated from Donald Trump Jr. in 2018. Last year, she announced that she had begun a relationship with US professional golfer Tiger Woods. Her public health update adds to the visibility of breast cancer discussions during the annual awareness month.
The American Cancer Society reports that the average risk of a woman in the US developing breast cancer is approximately 13%, or one in eight. The organization states that the disease accounts for 30% of all new female cancers annually. Medical experts note that surgery cures most breast cancers. For cases where some disease remains, treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and endocrine therapy can reduce long-term risk. Advances in targeted therapies and precise radiotherapy continue to improve outcomes for early-stage breast cancer.
Source: BBC News





