Tiger Woods girlfriend Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Vanessa Trump has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. 

The former model, 48, revealed the news in an emotional Instagram post published on Wednesday evening. 

"I want to share a personal health update," she wrote. "I've been recently diagnosed with breast cancer. 

"While this isn't news anyone expects, I'm working closely with my medical team on a treatment plant. 

"I would like to thank my doctors for performing a procedure earlier this week on me."

She added: "I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me.

"Thank you for your kindness and support, it truly means more than I can express. I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery."

Several members of her family posted messages of support. 

Her eldest daughter, Kai, one of five children she has with Donald Trump Jr, wrote: "Love you! Strongest person ever."

Vanessa Trump was married to Dr Jr between 2005 to 2018. In addition to Kai, 19, their children are Donald, 17, Tristan, 14, Spencer, 13, and 11-year-old Chloe. 

Last year, she began dating Tiger Woods. 

The 15-time major champion confirmed they were an item on 24 March 2025 with a social media post. 

The golf icon posted, who turned 50 last December, posted pictures of Vanessa and himself.

He captioned it: "Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.

"At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts."

It was unclear what prompted the announcement but rumours of their relationship had been reported in gossip magazines and tabloids for weeks. 

Woods is also undergoing another difficult period in his life. 

In March, Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after clipping a truck and rolling his car near his Florida home. 

He was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Woods has denied the charges. 

He had been ramping up his preparations to compete at the 2026 Masters. 

It would have represented his first start in a major championship since missing the cut at the 2024 Open at Royal Troon. 

Woods has been involved in several incidents behind the wheel over the years. 

On November 27, 2009, Woods crashed his Cadillac Escalade into a fire hydrant and then a tree outside his home.

He suffered minor injuries, including facial cuts. No DUI charges were filed.

The incident became enormous tabloid news because it triggered revelations about his extramarital affairs and eventually contributed to the collapse of his marriage to Elin Nordegren. 

Nordegen and Woods have two children. Charlie, 17, has aspirations to follow in his father's footsteps and become a professional golfer. 

In February, Charlie verbally committed to attend Florida State University. Woods' daughter Samantha, 18, is currently enrolled at Stanford. 

In 2017, Woods was found asleep in a parked Mercedes-Benz in Palm Beach Gardens. 

He later admitted reckless driving and entered into a treatment program. 

In February 2021, Woods suffered serious injuries to his right leg after crashing his Genesis SUV at high speed in the Los Angeles hills. 

Woods told of how doctors considered amputation, but he made a remarkable comeback to the sport at the 2022 Masters. 

He has struggled to remain competitive ever since. 

The latest incident prompted Woods to announce he was stepping away from the sport to seek treatment. 

According to TMZ, Woods entered into a 90-day rehab program in Switzerland. 

Woods was pictured returning to the United States from Zurich last week.