Susie Wiles declares herself cancer-free six months after early-stage breast cancer diagnosis

Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff and the first woman to hold that position, announced Wednesday that she is cancer-free — six months after revealing she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.

After a medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic this week, my pathology results came back clear. I am cancer free.— Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff

Wiles, 69, posted the update on X on Wednesday. According to CBS News, which first reported that she had undergone a procedure at the Mayo Clinic earlier in the week, pathology results from a biopsy performed Monday came back clear.

Throughout her treatment, Wiles did not step back from her duties. She remained a fixture at President Trump's side — traveling with him to Dallas last week, according to CBS News — though she did not join him on a recent weekend trip to Ireland.

Thank you to my family, friends, doctors, and everyone who prayed for me, checked in, and supported me along the way. A special thank you to President Trump for his unwavering support. I am deeply grateful and will continue to work to advance his America First Agenda.— Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff

Trump had publicly rallied around Wiles during her treatment. During a prerecorded message played at the ceremony where she accepted the Barbara K. Olson Woman of Valor Award from Independent Women, Trump offered praise for her resolve.

It's been especially inspiring to see her courage and toughness in recent weeks, and she's been winning a battle with cancer and winning it decisively. It was an early diagnosis, so she's going to be in great shape.— President Donald Trump

Trump had also been the first to publicly disclose Wiles' diagnosis, posting on Truth Social in March that she would be 'spending virtually full time at the White House,' according to NBC News. In that same post, he described her as 'tough and deeply committed to serving the American People.'

Wednesday's announcement drew an immediate wave of responses from administration officials and lawmakers. Vice President JD Vance described the news as an answer to prayer.

Usha and I are very happy to hear this news and the answer to our prayers. Thank you Susie for remaining a symbol of strength and leadership throughout this battle. Your indomitable spirit is something we can all learn from and strive to replicate.— Vice President JD Vance

Anne and I are so relieved to hear our good friend, @SusieWiles47, is cancer free. Susie is tough. She's always been a fighter and her grace and strength in this battle with cancer has been an inspiration to so many.— Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.

The American Cancer Society reports that breast cancer is both the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the United States and the second-leading cause of cancer death among women. According to ABC News, roughly 1 in 8 women will develop the disease, with an estimated 321,910 females expected to receive a diagnosis this year and an estimated 42,140 projected to die from it.

Wiles has served as chief of staff since Trump was inaugurated in 2025. A longtime Florida-based Republican strategist, she ran Trump's Florida operations during his 2016 and 2020 campaigns before helping lead his 2024 campaign. Her political career stretches back to Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential bid, according to Fox News.

Why it matters — Wiles is the most senior staffer in the White House and managed her treatment while remaining in one of the most demanding jobs in American government, making her recovery a matter of both public interest and institutional continuity.

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