Robin Roberts of ABC’s Good Morning America Is Battling Breast Cancer
Robin Roberts of ABC’s Good Morning America announced today that she is battling breast cancer.
Robin found out she had breast cancer after she was preparing for a tribute show for her dear friend and colleague, Joel Siegel who also fought cancer. When Robin got home she went to bed and did a self breast exam and found a lump.
She said 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.”
Robin is due to have surgery on Friday to remove the lump and will follow with treatment.
Let’s wish Robin all the best and hope that everything goes ok and that she makes a full recovery.
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To Robin Roberts;
I have just gone through what you are starting to go through
I had a mammogram on June 12. On June 13th I had a needle biopsyof both breast. I had surgery on Monday July 9th, and met with my surgeon on July17th. He informed me that I did indeed have Breast cancer and needed another operation. So on July 30th I had surgery again. I am waiting for the report of my second surgery. My cancer could only be detected by a mammogram, there was no lump so this tells all women they need the mammograms to detect the cancer
I will be praying for you for a complete recovery
I will be going through radiation therapy for 5 weeks then maybe I will be through this nightmare.
Janet Efird
Albemarle NC
Dear Robin,
My husband and I are great fans of GMA and all the members. Our daughter went through the same thing you are about to go through so we know what is involved. My husband is a survior of jaw cancer as well. Our prayers are with you each and every day. We firmly believe in the power of prayer and in positive thoughts. You have caught this early and that is the best part. Know that we are praying for you. Stay strong, keep the faith as I know you are a believer. God be with you.
In God’s Peace,
Carl and Lynn Andrews
Ocala, Fl
hello Robin
I too was treated for stage 1 breast cancer,unlike you there was no lump. It was detected by mammogram. I have completed my treatments and am now back to normal. I pray that your doctors hands are blessed and the technician and nursing are as attentive and caring as the people that cared for me. Robin I pray God blesses you and restore you to good health quickly. I just love watching you on TV
GOD BLESS YOU REAL GOOD
I am breast cancer survivor for 18 years…..Mine had spreaded into lymph nodes. And they gave 35% change living 5 years. After 3 kind chemotherapy I am fine. We will be praying for you.
You are the Apple of God’s Eye. PS. 17:8
Becky Pritchard
Arkansas
Dear Robin, When I saw you this morning on the GMA show, my heart was heavy and I felt your pain before you even made your announcement. It was like looking in a mirror at myself. Don’t look backwards for answers, look forward to solutions. I do not have breast cancer, but will make an appointment for a mammogram ASAP, I am months overdue……I have an MPD or Myelo Proliferative Disorder, a precursor to Leukemia. I was diagnosed in 2004, and must take chemo in pill form for the rest of my life, there is no cure for MPD’s. But this is not about me, it is about YOU. I am leaving tomorrow night for Atlanta to spend 3 weeks with my daughter……..but my first stop will be in Conyers. I am saying a chaplet for you tonight, and will place you on the altar of the Mother of God Church in Conyers, the site of many miracles and where the Virgin appeared each month to throngs of believers. I have done this for everyone I know or don’t know who had cancer and they ALL survived, I also gave them blessed medals and scapulars and prayer folders, but I will not intrude on your privacy by asking where I could send them, I will visualize you receiving them from me instead. God bless you, Robin, I will pray for you every day, you are so much like my daughter you wouldn’t believe it, when you are well I will tell you about it. Hang on tight, here come the rapids! Linda Williams, Massachusetts
Robin, I am a 22 year survivor of breast cancer. I was your age when I had a mastectomy. When I heard you this morning my heart went out to you - it brought back the feeling when I heard I had cancer. You have gotten me through many mornings and I want you to know I’m here for you now. You will be ok - keep your head up and know many people are praying for you.
Robin,
I will be praying for you. I went through a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation in 2000-2001 when I was 42 years old. It wasn’t an easy battle but I have all good reports today. Research has come so far since then that I have complete confidence in your prognosis. Wishing you all the best!
Be strong Robin…we will keep you in our prayers!
To Robin Robert,
We love you and pray God’s protestion.
You are a light for all.
God Bless!
Robin, I don’t know if you will get this email, but when I heard the news on Channel 5 in Arizona I was compelled to send you this note. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in April 2006. I had 6 weeks of chemo and radiation, and after those 6 weeks I had an ilestomy for 6 months. I guess what I am trying to say is your faith, family, friends, and a positive attitude will get you through this ugly disease and nightmare. Family and friends will be concerned and afraid to ask “how you are doing”. I know, I had many friends who wanted to call but were afraid. Talk about it, let them know how you are doing. Yes, like you mentinoned on TV you will have your good days and bad. But my faith got me through it, and only with the Dear Lord did I make it. You will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Donna Bradford
Mesa, Arizona
My Dearest Robin;
As I sit and watch good morning america it is indeed a good morning when I see your smiling, beautiful face. You are the sunshine in my life everyday . Unfortunately today there is a dark sky when I hear the news of your breast cancer. You know god works in mysterious ways and always seems to be putting people to the test. Use the test that he has given you to keep strong as you have always been. God knows that you are one of the strongest woman that he has been watching over. He knows that you are more than capable of handling any test that he might give you but just remember that he is there walking with you every step of the way, holding your hand and assuring you that things will be alright. God has a plan for you and if it is testing you to promote even more awareness of breast cancer then you are definitely the one that can pass the test. I believe that you will also become a statistic and will survive and go on to continue making all of the world a happier place as you do each and every day. I know that you make mine brighter. My only wish would be that someday I will find a way to come to new york and see the lady that has brought a smile to my face day after day.
My thoughts and prayers and lots and lots of love have enveloped this brief message to you. I just want you to know that you will be in my daily thoughts and prayers, and also that you have opened my eyes that it can happen to anyone. I recently had a mammogram and they said that everything was fine, the self breast exams are done on a regular basis. THANK YOU ROBIN for waking me up even more.
Lots of love and prayers to you and yours from me and mine.
We can do it together I know.
Respectfully yours
Marcia Padilla
126 N. Jackson st.
Kewanee, IL 61443
Hi Robin,
I was so sorry to hear about your diagnosis of breast cancer. I watched you for years. You are such a beautiful, caring person and I love your sense of humor. You bring so much to the show. But I know, you will overcome this, because you are a fighter and strong person and your faith and positive outlook will help you get well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Neverly
Weirton, WV.
Hi Robin.
I love watching you on GMA. You are just one of those people where “what you see is what you get.” I am a two year survivor. Like you I am blessed to have the support of a loving family and a faith based community. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Tena Jones
Newburgh, In.
Dear Robin,
May the Lord be by your side during your surgery and recovery period. You are a beautiful person inside and out. I work for Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Long Island and they do research for all types of cancer. With the backing of the State & Federal Goverments, and contributions from organizations and private funding, these
cancers should be obsolete one day.
God Bless you always,
Helen Chase
Long Island, NY
dear robin, i watch you every morning and share your feelings on your recent discovery, i am a 16 month survivor of breast cancer and i gave all my worries to my Lord and savior…you inspired me during this recovery when your team on GMA were sharing your most treaured things and and you gave everyone your grand mothers devotional “Streams In The Desert”. I ordered the book for myself and some of my friend..Its as great as you say…continue to read and know that you are in my prayers..God Bless You…Stay strong and all will be well…Lyana Baro
Robin — I enjoy you and all the GMA crew. You all do a wonderful job and are all very personable. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through treatment for breat cancer. Keep your eyes on the Lord Jesus and trust Him to bring you through this. God bless and heal you.
Sally Briner, Mt. Holly Springs, PA
Dear Robin - hi robin I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer after losing 56 lbs they new something was wrong. It was the last test the mammogram. I taped your last chemotherapy treatment as an inspiration as I walk this journey. I have also had a lumpectomy and will play this taping before each treatment as an inspiration to go on. I told my surgeon about the fireplace and she said she never quite heard it expressed like that. i weave in and out of so many feelings and it made me feel better to know you did also. they have replaced me at work so now 2 battles so I don’t lose my home. I will concentrate on my life battle first. I have now become the ad on tv. My prayers are with you and all our sisters who are experiencing this - you look beautiful. I will carry you beside me as I walk this journey - may God bless all of us. See your tomorrow. Say Hi to Chris, Diane and Sam.
Love Joanne Loftis 6 arcturus dr sewell, nj 08080 856-582-0562.
DEAR ROBIN, I SAW THE SHOW THIS MORNING 4/20/08
AND I JUST WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOUR HEART BECAUSE YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL WITH AND WITHOUT HAIR,LIFE IS TO SHORT TO DWELL ON HAIR OR NO HAIR.I LOST MY SON AT THE AGE OF 27 NOT FROM CANCER BUT A TRAGIC DEATH SO YOU GO ON AND ENJOY YOUR LIFE MT PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.I NEVER MISS A SHOW,YOU WERE SO BEAUTIFUL ON THE RUNWAY,REMEMBER EVERY HALLWAY AND SIDEWALK IS A RUNWAY.