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'Doing the best he can': Tiger Woods navigates recovery amid Vanessa Trump's cancer diagnosis

Tiger Woods is continuing treatment after his car crash and plans to return home to Florida to support his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, who was diagnosed with breast cancer.

By Rishav Bagchi

Jun 08, 2026 01:12 IST

Tiger Woods is currently receiving treatment in Switzerland while supporting his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. A source close to the 50-year-old golf legend informed PEOPLE that Woods, who is in rehabilitation following his car crash and DUI charge in March, is expected to stay in Switzerland until the end of June as part of a planned three-month program.

“He’s under a lot of pressure dealing with his recovery and upcoming legal issues,” the insider said, adding that Woods remains determined to return to competitive golf once his pain management and fitness are back on track.

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Woods' and Vanessa's close communication

A source close to Woods’ camp in Jupiter, Florida, says Tiger and Vanessa Trump are staying in close contact and supporting each other through their respective health challenges.

“They talk and share their lives as they always have,” the insider told PEOPLE. “Tiger is a caring, supportive family guy, and Vanessa is a strong woman with a lot on her plate.”

Woods briefly returned home from treatment in Switzerland to handle personal matters after Vanessa revealed on May 20 that she had undergone a breast cancer-related procedure. He was also there to celebrate Kai’s high school graduation, while remaining focused on his recovery.

Tiger Woods' treatment ahead of Vanessa's diagnosis

He had faced two charges, one of being under the influence while driving, and the second of refusing a urine test. Both were pleaded not guilty by him on March 31.

According to yet another insider, Tiger Woods stopped his Swiss treatment in May and moved to Florida to “be with” his wife, who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Tiger and Vanessa have always supported each other in spite of their hectic lives,” added the source. “It is life’s twists that bring you together. They are fortunate to have found each other.”

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Woods' and Vanessa's shared relationship

A Florida source told PEOPLE that Tiger and Vanessa continue to support each other through every challenge, including her breast cancer diagnosis and his ongoing DUI case.

“No matter how organized she is as a mom, former wife, and girlfriend, life’s stresses take a toll,” the source said, adding that Vanessa has the right attitude to get through it.

Vanessa shares five children with ex-husband Don Jr.: Kai, 19; Donald III, 17; Tristan, 14; Spencer, 13; and Chloe, 11. Woods has two teenage children, Sam, 18, and Charlie, 17, with ex-wife Elin Nordegren.

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