Six months ago, Vanessa Trump was diagnosed with ‘very invasive’ breast cancer; now cancer-free after surgery and radiation, she reveals how ‘extreme fatigue’ was the first sign of her illness

Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., has opened up about the early symptoms of her breast cancer, revealing that extreme fatigue was one of the first signs she experienced months before her diagnosis. The 48-year-old, who is now cancer-free, shared details of her diagnosis, treatment and recovery during a recent interview with her daughter, Kai Trump, and Dr Nicole Saphier for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Vanessa revealed that she had been feeling unusually exhausted for around six months before learning that she had breast cancer. She recalled struggling with fatigue even while carrying out simple everyday activities, such as making a trip to Starbucks.In the interview shared on Saturday, she explained that fatigue can be difficult to identify as a warning sign because it can easily be mistaken for the exhaustion that comes with motherhood and everyday responsibilities.Vanessa also revealed that her latest MRI results came back clear, offering reassurance following her treatment. Her account highlights the importance of paying attention to unusual changes in the body, even when the symptoms may appear routine.Vanessa Trump opens up about breast cancer treatmentVanessa offered a rare insight into her treatment for invasive ductal carcinoma, a type of breast cancer that begins in the milk ducts and spreads into surrounding breast tissue.She underwent a lumpectomy, a surgical procedure in which a tumour and a small margin of surrounding healthy tissue are removed. She also underwent three courses of radiation treatment as part of her cancer care.Vanessa further revealed that her cancer was attributed to environmental factors rather than genetic causes. Moving forward, she will undergo regular scans three to four times a year for the next five to 10 years to monitor her health.Vanessa Trump shares emotional message about her recoveryVanessa took to Instagram on Sunday to promote the interview, reflecting on what she described as a long and challenging journey with the disease.In her post, she expressed gratitude for the love and support she received from her family and those close to her during the difficult period. She also used the opportunity to encourage others to prioritise their health and undergo regular screenings.Vanessa wrote that she hoped sharing her experience would encourage people to schedule their screenings and understand the importance of early detection. She added that if her story motivated even one person to get checked, sharing it would be worthwhile.Her Instagram post also included information about donating to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.The carousel featured photographs of Vanessa with her eldest daughter, Kai, 18, one of her five children with Donald Trump Jr. Another photograph showed Vanessa, her boyfriend, golfer Tiger Woods, and Kai standing together in front of a bell and a colourful congratulatory banner.Vanessa Trump revealed her cancer diagnosis in MayVanessa first went public with her breast cancer diagnosis in May, revealing that she had been diagnosed the previous month. At the time, she said she was working closely with her medical team to determine the best course of treatment.Although the diagnosis came as unexpected news, she said she remained focused and hopeful, drawing strength from the support of her family, children and close friends. She also disclosed that she had undergone a procedure.In June, Vanessa shared an update on her recovery, revealing that she had spent four weeks recuperating from surgery. She said she was healing and moving forward with the second phase of her treatment. The following month, her daughter Kai had said that her mother was doing well.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.