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Vanessa Trump says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer

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ByMeredith Deliso
May 20, 2026, 11:47 PM

Vanessa Trump, the former wife of President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., said she has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

She made the announcement Wednesday in a post on Instagram, writing, "While this isn't news anyone expects, I'm working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan."

Trump, 48, said she had a procedure earlier this week, though did not elaborate.

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"I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me," she said.

Members of the Trump family offered their well-wishes following the announcement, with Donald Jr.'s sister Ivanka Trump commenting on the post, "Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama."

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Trump, a former model, has five children with Trump Jr., including Kai Trump. The two divorced in 2018 after 12 years of marriage.

In March 2025, Tiger Woods confirmed in a social media post he was in a relationship with Vanessa Trump.

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