The office of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announced on Tuesday that First Lady Asma al-Assad has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.
This news comes four years after she successfully battled breast cancer.
In a brief statement, the president’s office disclosed, “First Lady Asma al-Assad has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.”
The statement from the president’s office indicated that more details would be provided later.
Details on her treatment and health status are expected to be shared in due course.
