Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of the president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., confirmed her breast cancer diagnosis on Wednesday. Here are some of the symptoms to look out for.
Vanessa Trump shared a personal health update on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
“I want to share a personal health update. I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer,” she confirmed.
She went on to say that she is currently undergoing treatment: “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan.”
Vanessa Trump confirms breast cancer diagnosis
Trump also expressed gratitude toward her medical team, writing: “I would like to thank my doctors for performing a procedure earlier this week on me.”
She also asked followers to respect her privacy as she focuses on her recovery.
“I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me. 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.”
Many people flooded the comments section with messages of support, including Ivanka Trump, who wrote: “Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama.”
Breast cancer symptoms
According to the American Cancer Society, “breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It accounts for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year.”
The Mayo Clinic says some symptoms to look out for include:
- A breast lump or thickened area of skin that feels different from the surrounding tissue
- A nipple that looks flattened or turns inward
- Changes in the color of the breast skin – in people with white skin, the breast skin may look pink or red and in people with brown and Black skin, the breast skin may look darker than the other skin on the chest or it may look red or purple
- Change in the size, shape or appearance of a breast
- Changes to the skin over the breast, such as skin that looks dimpled or looks like an orange peel
- Peeling, scaling, crusting or flaking of the skin on the breast
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