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She had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in mid-March 2026 and completed six months of treatment. Wiles shared her personal experience in an essay published in USA TODAY on September 27, 2026."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In her essay, Wiles wrote about the challenges of undergoing cancer treatment while continuing in her demanding role. She stated that her work helped her maintain her sense of self. She also noted that she was grateful for the support of her family, medical team, White House staff, and President Trump."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Wiles's age"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"One report stated Susie Wiles is 69 years old, while the others did not specify her age."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the right-rated digests mention the specific statistic from the American Cancer Society that Wiles cited regarding lifetime breast cancer diagnosis rates for U.S. women. 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