Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., has announced that she is beginning the second stage of her breast cancer treatment.In an Instagram post, Trump said she has spent the past four weeks recovering from surgery.She said she was “grateful to be healing and moving forward.” “Sending love, strength, and hope to everyone fighting this battle,” she wrote.The 48-year-old mother of five first revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in late May, saying she was working closely with her medical team to develop a treatment plan.However, Vanessa Trump has not disclosed the type of breast cancer she has been diagnosed with or provided details about the next phase of her treatment. What Is Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, often beginning in the milk ducts or lobules. It remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. Breast cancer is also the leading cause of cancer mortality among women worldwide and the most common cancer diagnosed overall, accounting for approximately 2.3 million new cases and 670,000 deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization. Also read: Can Wegovy Improve Survival In Breast Cancer Patients? This Study Suggests It CouldEvery year, breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all new cancer cases in US women. The average risk of a woman in the US developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 13 per cent. A recent study published in The Lancet Oncology projected that global breast cancer cases could rise to more than 3.5 million annually by 2050. Major Lifestyle Risk Factors In 2023, 28 percent of the global breast cancer burden (6.8 million years of healthy life lost to disability, illness, and early death) was linked to six potentially modifiable risk factors. These include: High red meat consumption Tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure High blood sugar levels High body mass index (BMI) Excessive alcohol use Low physical activity Breast cancer patients who are also obese or have type 2 diabetes experience more aggressive cancer growth and worse outcomes. Prior studies have shown that weight loss treatment and surgery following a breast cancer diagnosis are associated with improved heart health and increased survival. Tips For Maintaining Breast Health Regular checkups are the cornerstone of early breast cancer detection. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), early identification of breast abnormalities greatly increases the chances of effective treatment and survival. Women who ignore screenings may face delayed diagnosis, which can complicate treatment. Schedule regular mammograms and clinical breast exams Perform monthly self-examinations Know your family medical history Maintain a healthy weight and active lifestyle Pay attention to hormonal health Watch for physical changes such as persistent pain, swelling, or skin dimpling.