Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has early stage breast cancer but will keep working through treatment

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by Collin Binkley, Associated Press
March 16, 2026
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Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles has early stage breast cancer but will keep working.

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President Trump announced that his chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but will continue working through her treatment. Trump said Wiles plans to begin treatment immediately while maintaining her role as one of his closest advisers.

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Wiles plans to begin treatment immediately while continuing in her role.

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