Vanessa Trump shared a deeply personal health update with her followers this week. The 48-year-old revealed on Instagram on Wednesday, May 20, that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In her message, she disclosed that she recently underwent a medical procedure and is now working closely with her medical team on treatment and recovery.
Support from Family and Friends
The update drew an outpouring of support from family members, friends, and fans. Vanessa expressed gratitude toward her medical team and those standing by her during this challenging time. She also spoke about leaning on 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 recently returned home after spending several weeks overseas receiving treatment following his DUI case and car crash-related issues earlier this year.
Vanessa's Instagram Post
In her Instagram post, Vanessa Trump spoke openly about the shock of receiving the diagnosis while striving to remain positive through the early stages 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 emphasized 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,” she added.
Toward the end of her message, she requested privacy during her 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 wrote.
Support from Ivanka Trump
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.”
Tiger Woods' Recent Return
Vanessa’s health update 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 related 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 indicated that Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods remain “in love,” “serious,” and supportive of each other during this challenging period in both of their lives.
