Good Morning America's Robin Roberts: "I Have Breast Cancer" (Wizbang Pop!)

"Good Morning America" anchor ROBIN ROBERTS announced today that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Roberts says a few weeks ago while doing a self-examination, she came across a lump.

"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."

Her doctor conducted a biopsy and determined that it was in fact an early form of breast cancer.

"I will be having surgery shortly and follow-up treatment in the months to come," Roberts said on today's "Good Morning America" broadcast. "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."

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Comments (8)

Hi Robin,you are so ... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by elizabeth | August 1, 2007 10:33 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

elizabeth:

Hi Robin,
you are so courageous to come forward with your diagnosis, esp when so many of those in the public eye wait until they can't hide it anymore. Your desire to urge the World to address early detection with your very upsetting news is more than commendable...it may be ground breaking for your industry. I wish you the quickest recovery and i believe you will be the perfect example of a survivor with not only courage, but intelligence! just so you know, i heard your news one hour before i was having my mammogram and truthfully i was a bit leary about my results, but i went anyway...thank you so much for showing me that i had to go.I know you will be well for years!
ust so you know

Posted on August 1, 2007 10:33

Robin, we love you and were... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by jane patterson | August 1, 2007 7:10 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

jane patterson:

Robin, we love you and were very upset to hear that you have breast cancer.......However, you will certainly be in our prayers and we know everything will be just fine.....We pray that you try and keep a positive outlook and get the best possible care. A friend of mine went through breast cancer a few years ago and and is still cancer free......

Posted on August 1, 2007 19:10

Hi Robin-You are such a car... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by gail mcfadden | August 1, 2007 10:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

gail mcfadden:

Hi Robin-You are such a caring person....it comes across so obviously on the air. Your positive attitude and the love of your family and friends will carry you through.
You are an inspiration to so many, and you can rest assured the prayers of all of us are behind you.

Posted on August 1, 2007 22:03

Robin,You have mad... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by Sharon Langston | August 3, 2007 7:12 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Sharon Langston:

Robin,

You have made us all smile every single day on T.V. You have a "Driven" spirit. You will come out of this just fine, with lots of good stories. Somehow, I know you will find some humor in this bad situation in your life.

I will pray for you
Sharon Langston

Posted on August 3, 2007 07:12

Robin,You are one ... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by Deqa H. E | August 3, 2007 10:40 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Deqa H. E:

You are one beautiful and caring woman; I wish you all the best. May God/Allah grant you full cure and health and may he make this time easy on your parents and loved ones. May Allah bless you, guide you and lead you to the straight path to recovery.

Posted on August 3, 2007 10:40

Robin, I watch you every mo... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by M. TISDALE | August 3, 2007 2:48 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

M. TISDALE:

Robin, I watch you every morning before I go to work in Richmond,Va. You have a warm spirit and a caring smile and I know that GOD will take care of you and deep in my heart I know everything will be Okay.

You and your family will be in my prayers.

M. TISDALE

Posted on August 3, 2007 14:48

Hi Robin,I want you ... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by Judy Kline | August 4, 2007 11:26 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Judy Kline:

Hi Robin,
I want you to know you start my day almost every morning, and I love having you in my home. I am praying for you to have a full recovery, and grateful to God that you found your cancer early. I will continue to pray for you, are truly one of my favorite people.
Love, Judy Kline
Pottstown, PA

Posted on August 4, 2007 11:26

Dear Robin,May God c... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by Donna Gaither | August 17, 2007 6:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Donna Gaither:

Dear Robin,
May God continue to wrap you in His grace.
Prayers are being lifted for your complete recovery. We are happy to "see your face in the place" again! Be well.
Love in Christ,
Donna
Charlotte, NC