Trump’s chief of staff almost skipped screening that detected aggressive cancer

Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, said she is cancer-free after treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer. Her cancer was found early by a mammogram she nearly postponed, highlighting the role of routine screening even when someone feels well.

Wiles, 69, was diagnosed in March 2026 despite having no symptoms and underwent six months of treatment. She said the scan was done during an annual check-up, several months before her next mammogram was due, after her doctor urged her to take an available appointment. Wiles described the emotional strain of cancer and credited her medical team, family, friends, colleagues and faith with supporting her.