00:00Vanessa Trump revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer,
00:03sharing the news in an emotional Instagram post
00:05while asking for privacy as she focuses on treatment and recovery.
00:10The former model and ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. explained
00:13that she is already working closely with her medical team on a treatment plan
00:17and recently underwent a procedure earlier this week.
00:20In her statement she wrote,
00:21I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family,
00:26my kids, and those closest to me.
00:27She continued by thanking supporters for their kindness,
00:30adding that the encouragement she's received truly means more than I can express.
00:34Vanessa concluded the message by asking for privacy
00:37as she navigates the difficult diagnosis and focuses on her health.
00:41Shortly after the announcement, her former sister-in-law Ivanka Trump
00:44publicly showed her support in the comment section.
00:47Ivanka wrote,
00:48Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery.
00:51Love you, mama.
00:52The touching response quickly drew attention online,
00:55especially considering Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr. divorced
00:57back in 2018 after 12 years of marriage.
01:01The former couple share five children together,
01:03daughters Kai and Chloe,
01:05along with sons Donald III, Tristan, and Spencer.
01:08Vanessa was most recently seen in public last week
01:11while celebrating her daughter Kai's high school graduation in Florida.
01:15Vanessa's boyfriend, Tiger Woods,
01:17also attended Kai's graduation ceremony
01:19at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
01:21According to reports, the golf legend arrived about 15 minutes late to the ceremony
01:26and left roughly 20 minutes before most attendees.
01:29The update on Vanessa's health comes during an already eventful period in her personal life,
01:33as Woods recently returned home to Florida
01:35after completing a six-week inpatient treatment program in Switzerland
01:39following his DUI arrest in March.
01:41Despite the headlines surrounding Woods' legal troubles,
01:44sources recently told People that he and Vanessa remained in close contact
01:48while he was away and were happy to see each other after his return.
01:52Another insider previously told Page Six
01:54there have been absolutely no talks of breaking up,
01:57adding that Vanessa has continued standing by the golfer throughout the situation.
02:01Now Vanessa says she is remaining hopeful
02:04as she leans on her family and loved ones for support
02:06during her breast cancer journey.
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