Vanessa Trump recently opened up about her battle with breast cancer.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. shared that she is cancer-free.
“For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I sat down with my daughter and Dr. Nicole Saphier to share my journey with breast cancer,” Vanessa wrote on Instagram.
While sharing photos with her daughter, Kai Trump, 19, the 48-year-old added, “It was a long and challenging journey, and I’m incredibly grateful for the love and support of the people who surrounded me along the way.”
Vanessa Trump Encouraged Others to ‘Prioritize Their Health’
The American model urged people to take care of their health through her social media post.
“By sharing my story, I hope to encourage others to prioritize their health, schedule their screenings, and understand the importance of early detection,” Vanessa continued.
The model also shared her perspective with her followers, saying that if her experience will encourage “even one person to get checked, it’s worth it.”
Meanwhile, Vanessa also shared a photo with her loved ones in the post. In one photo, she is seen standing beside her boyfriend, Tiger Woods, in front of a banner that read, “Congratulations.”
She also asked her followers to support patients facing cancer and urged them to donate to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
“Donations will go toward patient financial assistance, helping people who may not be able to afford their care,” Vanessa concluded her post.
She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2026. In a public post on Instagram in May, she revealed she had undergone a procedure and was working on a treatment plan with her medical team.
Kai Trump Celebrate With Vanessa Trump for Being Cancer Free
Kai also shared a video on Instagram featuring Vanessa and Nicole. In her post, the American media personality declared that a longer-form video was released on YouTube where the three talked about her mom’s “journey with breast cancer and learn more about prevention and early detection.”
“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about early detection, education, and support for those affected by breast cancer,” Kai wrote.
In the short Instagram video, Vanessa is heard confirming that her results “came back clear, so I’m finally cancer-free.”
Meanwhile, she also celebrated her mom’s birthday in December 2025. She wrote on Instagram, “Happy Birthday Mom. I love you so much. You’re my favorite person ever. Thank you for always supporting me and being my biggest fan. I am extremely lucky to have you. You’re the best!”
How Many Kids Does Vanessa Trump Have?
Vanessa Trump is the mother of five children. She shares them with her ex-husband, Donald Trump Jr. They share daughters Kai and Chloe, 11, as well as sons Donald III, 17, Tristan Milos, 14 and Spencer Frederick, 13.
Vanessa and Trump Jr. were married from 2005 to 2018. Meanwhile, she announced last year that she had started dating U.S. pro golfer.
