Vanessa Trump reports 0% recurrence six months after April breast cancer diagnosis
The former model shared the news in a video posted by her daughter, Kai, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
By Kenji Hassan ·
A 48-year-old mother of five has declared herself cancer-free after completing treatment for breast cancer.
Vanessa Trump shared the update in a short video posted to Instagram on Friday. In the clip, she stated that her recent test results "came back clear, so I'm finally cancer-free." The news comes six months after her initial diagnosis and five months after she first spoke publicly about the illness.
Trump received her diagnosis in April. She made the news public in May, revealing that she had undergone surgery and was coordinating a treatment plan with her medical team. Her daughter, Kai Trump, posted the video preview on her own social media account. Kai, 19, noted that the clip serves as a teaser for a longer YouTube video scheduled for release on Saturday. In that upcoming feature, Vanessa Trump and Kai plan to discuss breast cancer awareness and prevention with Dr. Nicole Saphier.
Kai described the timing as appropriate for October, a month dedicated to raising awareness about early detection and education. She explained that the conversation with her mother and the doctor aims to help others understand prevention strategies. The social media post quickly gathered over 20,000 likes and hundreds of comments from followers sending support. Among those who commented was American singer and media personality Mary Millben.
Vanessa Trump separated from her husband, Donald Trump Jr., in 2018. The two share five children. Last year, Vanessa announced that she had started dating professional golfer Tiger Woods. Donald Trump Jr. is the eldest son of President Donald Trump.
Statistics from the American Cancer Society indicate that the average risk for a woman in the United States developing breast cancer is approximately 1 in 8, or 13%. The disease accounts for 30% of all new female cancer cases each year. Medical experts note that surgery cures most breast cancers. When disease remains, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and endocrine therapy can lower long-term risks. Treatments continue to advance, including new targeted therapies and more precise radiotherapy options.
Vanessa Trump's video marks the end of her public journey through the disease. The longer interview with Dr. Saphier will be available on YouTube on Saturday.
Source: BBC News
