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Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Credits Early Detection with Cancer-Free Diagnosis
WHY IT MATTERS
Early detection and staying on top of routine medical appointments can significantly impact cancer treatment outcomes, highlighting the importance of prioritizing one's health.
What happened
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, 69, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer but is now cancer-free after six months of treatment. Wiles credits her doctor for insisting she undergo a mammogram during her annual checkup, which detected the cancer at an early stage.
She emphasizes the importance of staying on top of routine medical appointments and screenings, urging others to 'please make the appointment. ' Wiles also notes that cancer treatment has a mental and emotional toll, but having people around her who could carry some of that weight mattered enormously.
She credits her family, friends, colleagues, and faith for supporting her through the process.
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