Asma Assad has defeated breast cancer after a year of treatment, the press service of Syria's presidential palace happily tweeted, APA reports citing Sputnik.
“After completing the fight against cancer, which she began a year ago with all her strength and faith, the Syrian leadership and the presidential office congratulate Ms. Asma Assad on her victory over the disease,” the publication said.
A malignant breast tumor of the wife of the Syrian president, Asma Assad, was discovered in August 2018. In October last year, the 43-year-old Asma published the first pictures after undergoing chemotherapy.
It is noted that the spouse of the Syrian leader thanked the citizens who supported her and expressed a wish that everyone afflicted cancer could recover.
"My journey has ended... I totally conquered cancer," Asma said in an interview.