Florida first lady Casey DeSantis is now cancer-free after battling breast cancer, she and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday.
Highlights
- Casey DeSantis’ diagnosis was made public in October.
- She underwent surgery and received her final chemotherapy treatment in January.
- The first lady, 41, has played an active role in her husband’s administration.
- “There are no words to express how truly blessed, grateful and humbled I am to hear the words cancer free,” she said in a statement.
- The couple has three children, the 41-year-old has played a role in the governor’s administration, often appearing alongside the governor at official events and at events with her husband at public events.
- “This is the exact type of news we had hoped for.