Ron DeSantis' wife Casey diagnosed with breast cancer

Ron DeSantis' wife Casey diagnosed with breast cancer
Ron DeSantis' wife Casey diagnosed with breast cancer

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that his wife Casey has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

'I am saddened to report that Florida's esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer. As the mother of three young children, Casey is the centerpiece of our family and has made an impact on the lives of countless Floridians through her initiatives as First Lady,' the governor said in a statement. 

'As she faces the most difficult test of her life, she will have not only have my unwavering support but the support of our entire family, as well as the prayers and well wishes from Floridians across our state. Casey is a true fighter, and she will never, never, never give up.' 

The governor did not say at what stage the cancer was detected.

Casey DeSantis, 41, and her husband are the parents of Madison, 4 years old, Mason, three years old and Mamie, 18 months. 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that his wife Casey has been diagnosed with breast cancer

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that his wife Casey has been diagnosed with breast cancer

Casey DeSantis, 41, and her husband are the parents of Madison, 4 years old, Mason, three years old and Mamie, 18 months

Casey DeSantis, 41, and her husband are the parents of Madison, 4 years old, Mason, three years old and Mamie, 18 months

Casey formerly worked for the PGA tour as a producer and television host

Casey formerly worked for the PGA tour as a producer and television host

'She faces the most difficult test of her life': Ron DeSantis' statement on wife Casey's breast cancer diagnosis

'I am saddened to report that Florida's esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer. As the mother of three young children, Casey is the centerpiece of our family and has made an impact on the lives of countless Floridians through her initiatives as First Lady. As she faces the most difficult test of her life, she will have not only have my unwavering support but the support of our entire family, as well as the prayers and well wishes from Floridians across our state. Casey is a true fighter, and she will never, never, never give up'

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