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Pavan · 07-31-2007, 12:52 PM

The following note is from Good Morning America's Robin Roberts. Our thoughts and prayers are with her as she receives treatment for an early form of breast cancer.

By ROBIN ROBERTS
July 31, 2007

I never thought I'd be writing this. … I have breast cancer.

It all started a few weeks ago. We had gotten the news that our dear colleague and friend Joel Siegel had passed away and we began preparing for our special tribute show for him. I did a piece about Joel's courageous battle with cancer, reporting on the way my friend had lived his life and been such a successful advocate for the importance of early cancer screenings. That very night when I went to bed, I did a self breast exam and found something that women everywhere fear: I found a lump.

At first I thought, "This can't be. I am a young, healthy woman." Nevertheless, I faced my fear head on and made an appointment to see the doctor. Much as I was hoping the doctor would say it was nothing, she did a biopsy and confirmed that the lump I'd found was indeed an early form of breast cancer.

Hearing the doctor say those words out loud was surreal.

I will be having surgery shortly and follow-up treatment in the months to come. So in the coming months, you will probably notice that I will have my good days and my bad days, but I know I will get through it with the love and support of my family and friends. Diane, Sam, Chris and all of the folks behind the scenes who make this program come to life each and every morning have been so supportive and loving at this challenging time.

To you, our viewers, please know that your thoughts and prayers very much sustain me as they always have each and every morning when I sit in the chair next to Diane and say "Good Morning America." You have always been there for me … and I love you back.

And like my good friend Joel, I can't stress enough how important it is to get screened and checked for all cancers — and to do self breast exams. I am so blessed that I found this in the early stages and the prognosis is so promising that my doctor expects me to be flying planes and hanging on to submarines in the middle of the Atlantic and scaling the Mayan Pyramids in no time in the mornings to come.

Now I join the ranks of millions of Americans who are fighting this same battle each and every day. I appreciate YOUR courage and YOUR example. Thank you for showing me the way.

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-31-2007, 12:59 PM

Get well Robin you are in my Prayers

coffield3 · 07-31-2007, 01:07 PM

Sorry to hear that she has cancer! hope she gets well soon!

Dynomite · 07-31-2007, 08:57 PM

I love Robin-she's one of my favorite TV personalities. God willing she'll get well, soon. Be strong, Robin!

Courtnee · 07-31-2007, 09:06 PM

aw, get well soon!

freshprinceofLA · 07-31-2007, 09:46 PM

I hope and pray that Robin gets better! GET WELL SOON

Family Ties Forever! · 08-01-2007, 01:49 AM

I'm sorry. I hope the cancer goes away.

Dynomite · 08-01-2007, 08:36 AM

I was just watching E! They reported Robin's cancer was detected early. She's scheduled to have surgery on Friday and is expected to make a full recovery. All the same, I love you, Robin-get well, soon!

Janice · 08-01-2007, 12:59 PM

I'm glad they detected her cancer early, and I wish her the best.

AB · 08-01-2007, 04:00 PM

Hope everything goes well for her.

07-31-2007, 12:52 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	GMA's Robin Roberts Has Breast Cancer The following note is from Good Morning America's Robin Roberts. Our thoughts and prayers are with her as she receives treatment for an early form of breast cancer. By ROBIN ROBERTS July 31, 2007 I never thought I'd be writing this. … I have breast cancer. It all started a few weeks ago. We had gotten the news that our dear colleague and friend Joel Siegel had passed away and we began preparing for our special tribute show for him. I did a piece about Joel's courageous battle with cancer, reporting on the way my friend had lived his life and been such a successful advocate for the importance of early cancer screenings. That very night when I went to bed, I did a self breast exam and found something that women everywhere fear: I found a lump. At first I thought, "This can't be. I am a young, healthy woman." Nevertheless, I faced my fear head on and made an appointment to see the doctor. Much as I was hoping the doctor would say it was nothing, she did a biopsy and confirmed that the lump I'd found was indeed an early form of breast cancer. Hearing the doctor say those words out loud was surreal. I will be having surgery shortly and follow-up treatment in the months to come. So in the coming months, you will probably notice that I will have my good days and my bad days, but I know I will get through it with the love and support of my family and friends. Diane, Sam, Chris and all of the folks behind the scenes who make this program come to life each and every morning have been so supportive and loving at this challenging time. To you, our viewers, please know that your thoughts and prayers very much sustain me as they always have each and every morning when I sit in the chair next to Diane and say "Good Morning America." You have always been there for me … and I love you back. And like my good friend Joel, I can't stress enough how important it is to get screened and checked for all cancers — and to do self breast exams. I am so blessed that I found this in the early stages and the prognosis is so promising that my doctor expects me to be flying planes and hanging on to submarines in the middle of the Atlantic and scaling the Mayan Pyramids in no time in the mornings to come. Now I join the ranks of millions of Americans who are fighting this same battle each and every day. I appreciate YOUR courage and YOUR example. Thank you for showing me the way.
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07-31-2007, 12:59 PM	#2
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07-31-2007, 01:07 PM	#3
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07-31-2007, 09:06 PM	#5
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	aw, get well soon!
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07-31-2007, 09:46 PM	#6
freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	I hope and pray that Robin gets better! GET WELL SOON
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07-31-2007, 08:57 PM	#4
Dynomite Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2006 Location: near Dayton, Ohio Posts: 579	I love Robin-she's one of my favorite TV personalities. God willing she'll get well, soon. Be strong, Robin!

08-01-2007, 01:49 AM	#7
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I'm sorry. I hope the cancer goes away.
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08-01-2007, 08:36 AM	#8
Dynomite Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2006 Location: near Dayton, Ohio Posts: 579	I was just watching E! They reported Robin's cancer was detected early. She's scheduled to have surgery on Friday and is expected to make a full recovery. All the same, I love you, Robin-get well, soon!

08-01-2007, 12:59 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm glad they detected her cancer early, and I wish her the best.

08-01-2007, 04:00 PM	#10
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Hope everything goes well for her.