Vanessa Trump has announced that she is cancer-free following her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
The 48-year-old revealed the news in an Instagram video shared on Friday alongside her daughter, Kai Trump, 19. The video was released to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October and highlighted Vanessa’s experience with the disease.
In the clip, Kai introduced the discussion by explaining that her mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer in April.
“My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in April,” Kai said. “So we thought we would share her story and how she was diagnosed and how she overcame it.”
Tests Confirm Vanessa Trump Is Cancer-Free
After a brief segment featuring Dr Nicole Saphier discussing breast cancer, Vanessa appeared in the video to share the latest update on her condition.
“[Tests] came back clear so I am finally cancer free,” she said.
Vanessa and Kai then embraced as they celebrated the news.
Former Wife of Donald Trump Jr Announced Diagnosis in May
Vanessa, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr, publicly disclosed her breast cancer diagnosis in May.
At the time, she said she had recently undergone a medical procedure and was working with her medical team to determine the appropriate treatment plan.
“I want to share a personal health update. 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 said.
She also expressed gratitude to the doctors involved in her care and thanked her family, children and close friends for supporting her during the period.
“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.
Vanessa also asked for privacy while concentrating on her recovery.
Kai Trump Uses Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Share Her Mother’s Experience
Kai accompanied Friday’s video with a message highlighting the importance of raising awareness about breast cancer, early detection and support for people affected by the disease.
“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about early detection, education, and support for those affected by breast cancer,” she wrote.
She explained that she had sat down with her mother and Dr Saphier to discuss Vanessa’s experience and learn more about prevention and early detection.
Kai, whose Instagram account has approximately three million followers, also announced that a longer version of the conversation would be published on her YouTube channel on Saturday.
The video offers further details about Vanessa’s experience following her diagnosis and her subsequent health update.
