Vinay Kumar
Vanessa Trump shared a deeply personal update with fans this week. The 48-year-old revealed on Instagram on Wednesday, May 20, that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In the same message, Vanessa said she recently underwent a medical procedure earlier this week and is now working closely with her doctors on treatment and recovery. The update drew support from family members, friends, and followers. Vanessa Trump thanked her medical team and the people standing beside her during this difficult time. She also spoke about leaning on the support of her five children, Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe. whom she shares with her ex-husband, Donald Trump Jr.Her announcement came during another emotional period in her personal life. Vanessa’s boyfriend, golf legend Tiger Woods, had only recently returned home after spending several weeks overseas receiving treatment following his DUI case and car crash-related issues earlier this year.
Vanessa Trump thanks family and doctors after sharing breast cancer diagnosis
In her Instagram post, Vanessa Trump spoke openly about the shock of receiving the diagnosis while also trying to stay positive through the early stage of treatment. “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,” she wrote.Vanessa also shared that she had a procedure done earlier this week and thanked the doctors involved in her care. She said she is staying hopeful while focusing fully on her health and recovery. “I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me,” Vanessa wrote.Toward the end of the message, she asked for privacy while she continues treatment. “Thank you for your kindness and support it truly means more than I can express. I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery,” she added. The post received supportive comments from several people close to her family. Ivanka Trump commented, “Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama.”Vanessa’s health update also arrived shortly after Tiger Woods returned to his home in Jupiter, Florida, on May 13. According to PEOPLE, Woods had spent six weeks overseas receiving treatment connected to his recent legal and personal troubles. Court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE showed Woods pleaded not guilty on March 31 to DUI-related charges and refusing to submit to a urine test.A source told PEOPLE on May 17 that Woods was serious about moving forward and focusing on recovery. The same source also said Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods remain “in love,” “serious,” and supportive of each other during this challenging period in both of their lives.
