White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said Wednesday that she is cancer-free, she was diagnosed for early-stage breast cancer in March.
Wiles, 69, received the news after a follow-up appointment at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week, where doctors reviewed her pathology results.
President Donald Trump disclosed Wiles’ cancer diagnosis in March, but she continued working at the White House throughout her treatment and remained closely involved in his administration.
In a statement, Wiles thanked her family, friends and doctors, as well as those who supported her during her treatment. She also thanked Trump for his support and said she would continue working to advance his America First Agenda.
Vice President JD Vance celebrated the news, saying he and his wife, Usha, were “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,” Vance said. “Your indomitable spirit is something we can all learn from and strive to replicate.”
Wiles became the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff when she took the position in Trump’s administration.
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women in the United States. About 300,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, according to the National Institutes of Health, while roughly 13% of women are expected to be diagnosed during their lifetime.