Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., shared troubling news about her health on Wednesday.

“I want to share a personal health update,” her Instagram post began. “I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer,” she wrote. “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan.”

She also thanked her doctors for “performing a procedure earlier this week.”

JUST IN: Vanessa Trump announces breast cancer diagnosis.

The 48-year-old former wife of Donald Trump Jr. shared on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

She is working closely with her medical team on a treatment plan after undergoing a procedure earlier… pic.twitter.com/YoCBoXBtWm

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) May 21, 2026

Trump was married to Don Jr. from 2005 to 2018 and shares five children with him. She’s currently in a relationship with golf great Tiger Woods.

Well wishes poured in for Trump, 48, including from family members.

“Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama,” Ivanka Trump wrote.

“Strongest person I know. Love you,” her daughter Kai added.

Vanessa Trump and her daughter Kai were spotted with President Trump earlier this month at the Doral golf course.

President Trump was out on his Doral golf course today with his former daughter in law Vanessa Trump and his granddaughter Kai.

Today is the final round of the PGA’s Cadillac Championship at the site.
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— Paul Villarreal (AKA Vince Manfeld) (@AureliusStoic1) May 3, 2026

Meanwhile, prayers and words of encouragement also poured in as news of Trump’s diagnosis spread on X:

Vanessa Trump announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and recently underwent a procedure as she starts treatment and recovery.

“I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me,” Trump wrote.… pic.twitter.com/jDeOkQK6ly

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 21, 2026

Praying for Vanessa Trump’s full and speedy recovery 🙏 Strength, courage and healing to her and the whole family during this fight.

— GeoTalkX (@GeoTalkX) May 21, 2026

Thoughts and prayers with her. This just shows how important affordable healthcare is. If a regular or low-income person gets diagnosed, the treatment cost alone can destroy them. We need a system where cancer care is affordable for every single human, not just the wealthy.

— iRitvik (@iherrsonniger) May 21, 2026

I pray for a quick recovery for you Vanessa, you will beat cancer.

— Belema (@belema_r) May 21, 2026

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