A Bold Battle: The First Female Chief of Staff Faces Breast Cancer

Susie Wiles, the first woman to lead the White House staff, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is 68 and says the tumor was caught early. Wiles will keep her job and does not plan to take a break. The disease is common; about one in eight women in the U. S. will encounter it. Wiles told a reporter that she feels strong and hopeful about her treatment. She shared the news with President Trump last week.He praised her resilience and said she will stay at the White House during treatment. Wiles thanked her doctors for early detection and a good outlook. She also thanked the President for his support. The exact treatment plan is not public, but modern therapies give many patients a good chance of recovery. About 300, 000 women are diagnosed each year in the U. S. , according to health data. Wiles’s story highlights how people can manage serious illness while staying active in life.