# Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free

> Trump's chief of staff shares the news six months after her breast cancer diagnosis.
- Title: Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free · BBC News | Shortify
- Summary: Trump's chief of staff shares the news six months after her breast cancer diagnosis. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been declared cancer-free…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6j9xrx80ekro
- Published: 2026-09-16T18:53:22.02+00:00
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## Wiles declares cancer-free
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced her pathology tests came back clear after a Mayo Clinic visit this week.
## Six months after diagnosis
The 69-year-old announced her breast cancer diagnosis in March. She continued working virtually during treatment.

> Every day, these women continue to raise their families, go to work and serve their communities with strength and determination.
## First woman in the role
Wiles is the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, the most important role in the White House.
## Gatekeeper to the president
She keeps Trump's agenda on track and serves as his gatekeeper, policy coordinator, and political advisor.
## Vanity Fair controversy
In December, Wiles gave blunt interviews describing Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality" and calling Vance a "conspiracy theorist."

> there's nothing he can't do. Nothing, zero, nothing.
## Trump stood by her
Trump defended Wiles after the story. She said Vanity Fair omitted context to create a "chaotic and negative narrative."
## Key takeaway

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been declared cancer-free after six months of treatment while continuing to work virtually.