Vanessa, 48, announced her diagnosis on Wednesday, May 20, sharing that she'd undergone a "procedure" earlier in the week
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- Vanessa Trump announced on May 20 that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer
- Her former sister-in-law, Ivanka Trump, was one of the first to react to her social media post, writing, “Love you mama”
- Vanessa, 48, shares five children with ex-husband Donald Trump Jr. and is currently dating Tiger Woods
Vanessa Trump is receiving family support following her breast cancer diagnosis.
Vanessa, 48, announced her "personal health update" in a social media post on Wednesday, May 20, sharing that she'd undergone a "procedure" earlier in the week.
"While this isn't news anyone expects, I'm working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan," 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."
Vanessa shares five children with her ex-husband, Donald Trump Jr.: Kai, 19; Donald III, 17; Tristan, 14; Spencer, 13; and Chloe, 11.
"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," she concluded.
Vanessa's former sister-in-law, Ivanka Trump, was one of the first to comment on the post, writing, "Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama."
Kai also showed support for her mom following the news with an Instagram Stories photo of them together at her high school graduation."Strongest person I know. Love you," Kai wrote on top of the picture.
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Vanessa married Don Jr. in November 2005. They split in 2018, with the divorce finalized the same year. A source told PEOPLE earlier this year that the exes remain "a team when it comes to coparenting."
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In March 2025, Vanessa and pro golfer Tiger Woods went public with their relationship.
PEOPLE confirmed at the time that the couple had been quietly dating for several months. She still makes occasional public appearances with the Trump family and reportedly remains on good terms with her former in-laws. Publicly, she continues to go by Vanessa Trump.
Vanessa's announcement comes just days after Tiger returned home to Jupiter, Fla., following a six-week stint out of the country to seek treatment after his car crash and DUI charge in March.
An inside source recently told PEOPLE that the golf legend took his recent time in treatment “seriously” and is “happy” to be back home and closer to family as he continues his recovery process
“Tiger took his trip seriously and is all about continuing his recovery and putting this chapter behind him,” a source in Jupiter told PEOPLE.
“He is in good spirits and also can't wait to put the legal issues to rest,” the source added
The insider also says that Tiger and Vanessa are still very much in love and that nothing changed between them during his time away.
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