By
Emily Leibert,
a staff writer for The Cut.
She specializes in coverage at the intersection of gender and sports, the arts, and our relationship to our bodies.
On Wednesday, Vanessa Trump announced she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. In a graphic posted to Instagram, the 48-year-old wrote that she’s working “closely with her medical team on a treatment plan” and has already undergone an unspecified procedure this week. “I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me,” Vanessa wrote. “I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery.”
