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Vanessa Trump Reveals First Sign of Breast Cancer as 'Extreme Fatigue'

Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., shared that persistent tiredness was the initial indicator of her 'very invasive' breast cancer.

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Vanessa Trump Reveals First Sign of Breast Cancer as 'Extreme Fatigue'

Vanessa Trump, 48, has revealed that the first symptom she experienced of her "very invasive" breast cancer was "extreme fatigue," which persisted for six months leading up to her diagnosis.

In a recent interview alongside her daughter Kai, 18, and Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump described feeling unusually tired, even during simple activities like getting coffee. She noted that fatigue can be a difficult symptom to detect as it is often associated with common parental exhaustion.

Trump, who has since been declared cancer-free after her MRI results returned clear, underwent treatment for invasive ductal carcinoma. Her treatment included a lumpectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the tumor along with a small margin of healthy breast tissue, and a three-course radiation therapy.

She also disclosed that her cancer was linked to environmental factors rather than genetic predispositions. Moving forward, Trump will undergo scans three to four times a year for the next five to 10 years as part of her follow-up care.

Trump made her battle public in May, initially announcing her diagnosis one month prior. She shared updates on her journey via social media, expressing gratitude for the support she received. "By sharing my story, I hope to encourage others to prioritize their health, schedule their screenings and understand the importance of early detection," she stated in an Instagram post.

Vanessa Trump, who is one of five children from her previous marriage to Donald Trump Jr., has also shared photos with her daughter Kai and boyfriend Tiger Woods. She has previously indicated that she underwent a "procedure" and spent "four weeks recovering from surgery" in June, describing herself as "healing and moving forward."

Her daughter Kai had previously shared that her mother was "doing good" in July.


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