Vanessa Trump declared cancer-free after lumpectomy and radiation
Vanessa Trump announced her cancer has been cleared after lumpectomy and radiation treatment.
Vanessa Trump, 48, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. Vanessa Trump announced the diagnosis publicly in May.
Arm pain lasting several months led her to find a pea-sized lump. Testing showed the lump was cancer.
She had a lumpectomy and radiation treatment. Recent test results came back clear.
She announced this in a video posted to her daughter Kai's Instagram account on Friday. Kai and her mother released a longer video on Saturday.
They discussed breast cancer awareness, early detection and prevention. The post received over 20,000 likes and hundreds of messages of support.
- 48
- Age
- April
- Diagnosis month
- over 20,000
- Announcement likes
Why it mattersHer openness about her diagnosis helps raise awareness. Her recovery shows the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but her public sharing of her cancer journey may encourage Australians to get screened earlier.
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