White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Declared Cancer-Free
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles declared cancer-free after early-stage breast cancer diagnosis.
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Susie Wiles Cancer Recovery
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she is cancer-free following early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in March 2026.
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2026-09-17 to 2026-11-05 · UTC publication dates
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announces cancer-free status
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced on Wednesday that she is cancer-free after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in March. She shared the news in a post on X, stating that pathology results from a medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic came back clear. Wiles, 69, is the first woman to serve in the position of White House Chief of Staff.
Susie Wiles continues White House duties during cancer treatment
During her cancer treatment, Susie Wiles maintained her position as White House Chief of Staff and performed her duties nearly full-time. She remained a close aide to President Trump throughout the treatment period, traveling with the president including to Dallas, though she did not join him on a recent weekend trip to Ireland.
Susie Wiles diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in March 2026
Susie Wiles was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in March 2026. President Trump announced the diagnosis at that time, noting that Wiles decided to address the challenge immediately rather than delay treatment, and that she maintained her role as Chief of Staff while undergoing treatment. Medical professionals indicated she had a strong prognosis.
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