In brief
Vanessa Trump, 48, has confirmed she is cancer‑free following her breast cancer diagnosis in April, revealing the news via a short video on her 19‑year‑old daughter Kai’s Instagram account. Trump first publicly disclosed the diagnosis in May after surgery and ongoing treatment. The clip previews a longer YouTube interview planned for Saturday, where the family will discuss breast‑cancer awareness and prevention. Trump also announced that she is dating US pro golfer Tiger Woods after her divorce from Donald Trump Jr. in 2018, and her Instagram post received widespread support, including from singer Mary Millben. The American Cancer Society notes that breast cancer remains a significant health issue, with most cases now treatable through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and newer targeted therapies.
Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., has announced that she is cancer‑free after her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
In a short video posted on the Instagram account of her 19‑year‑old daughter, Kai, Trump told followers that her recent tests “came back clear” and she is now cancer‑free.
The clip hints at a longer YouTube interview scheduled for Saturday in which Vanessa and Kai will discuss breast‑cancer awareness and prevention.
Trump was first diagnosed in April, publicly disclosed the diagnosis in May, and said she had undergone surgery and was working on a treatment plan with her medical team.
She separated from Trump Jr. in 2018 and in 2025 announced dating US pro golfer Tiger Woods.
A post from Kai gained over 20,000 likes and messages of support from celebrities including Mary Millben, who commented on the post.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer affects about 13% of U.S. women each year.
Many treatments – surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and endocrine therapy – have improved, with newer targeted and hormonal therapies now available.
