Vanessa Trump shares breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram

Vanessa Trump in 2017 with ex-husband Donald Trump Jr. | Photo by Wikimedia Commons

Vanessa Trump said she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is now working with her medical team on a treatment plan. She made the announcement on Wednesday in an Instagram post, according toFox News.

In her post, Vanessa Trump wrote, "I want to share a personal health update. I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer," and added, "While this isn't news anyone expects, I'm working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan."

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Family support and recovery

Vanessa Trump said she had a procedure earlier this week, though she did not give more details. She wrote, "I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me," according to the reports.

She also thanked supporters and asked for privacy as she focuses on her health and recovery. "Thank you for your kindness and support, it truly means more than I can express," she wrote in her post online. "I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery."

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Members of the Trump family responded publicly. According to ABC News, Ivanka Trump commented, "Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama."

Vanessa Trump is the former wife of Donald Trump Jr. They were married for 12 years and share five children, including Kai Trump, ABC News confirms. The reports said she has kept a lower public profile in recent years, although she has made brief appearances on her daughter Kai’s YouTube channel.

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