Syria’s first lady is being treated for breast cancer

(CNN)

Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the office of the Syrian Presidency announced in a tweet on Wednesday.

“With strength, trust and faith .. Mrs Asma al-Assad begins her preliminary treatment of a malignant breast tumor that was discovered early,” the office tweeted.

The tweet included a photo of the first lady, her arm attached to an IV drip, alongside her husband, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

“From the heart, the presidency and the staff wish Mrs. Asma a speedy recovery,” it read.

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