Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Vanessa Trump Reports Clear Tests
The former First Daughter-in-Law announced on social media that her follow-up scans showed no signs of recurrence six months after her initial diagnosis.
By Benjamin Bernard ·
Breast cancer remains the most common form of the disease diagnosed in American women. Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr, announced on Friday that her 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 19-year-old daughter, Kai. In the clip, Trump stated that her test results "came back clear, so I'm finally cancer-free." She has five children with Trump Jr, the eldest son of President Donald Trump.
Trump first received her diagnosis in April. She made the news public in May, revealing that she had undergone surgery and was developing a treatment plan with her medical team. The announcement came during October, which is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
Kai Trump noted in the post's caption that the short video serves as a preview for a longer YouTube release scheduled for Saturday. That extended interview will feature her mother and Dr. Nicole Saphier discussing breast cancer prevention, early detection, and the personal journey of recovery. Kai wrote that the conversation aims to educate viewers on support systems and health education.
The social media post quickly garnered more than 20,000 likes. Hundreds of users left comments offering support, including American singer and media personality Mary Millben. Trump separated from Trump Jr in 2018. She announced in 2025 that she had begun dating professional golfer Tiger Woods.
The American Cancer Society reports that the average risk of a woman in the US developing breast cancer is approximately 1 in 8, or 13%. The organization states that the disease accounts for 30% of all new female cancers each year. Medical professionals note that surgery cures most cases. When residual disease remains, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and endocrine therapy can lower long-term risk. Current treatments include targeted therapies for early-stage cancer, new hormonal options, and precise radiotherapy techniques.
The next step for the family is the public release of the full interview on YouTube, which is set to go live on Saturday.
Source: BBC News
