Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Multiple outlets report that she made the announcement in a social media post, describing the news as something unexpected and saying she is working with a medical team to develop a treatment plan. Several reports add that her doctors also performed a procedure earlier in the week, indicating she is already in active medical care.
Coverage also notes that Vanessa Trump, 48, is the mother of five children she shares with Donald Trump Jr. Several outlets say the announcement prompted messages of support from friends and family, with some referencing the involvement of people in her wider family circle.
NBC News and CBS News summarize the diagnosis as stated by Vanessa Trump, while other publications include more detail about her account of realizing the diagnosis and the immediate steps she is taking. Overall, the reports are consistent that she is currently focused on treatment and recovery.
