Robin Roberts of GMA has breast cancer

You don't know if you caught it early until you have all the cans and surgery.

So sorry to hear another has had to join us. I just watched the video clip and it did bring back all those feelings of first hearing "you have breast cancer." I recognized the fear and the brave face...

I'm sending prayers up for Robin and for her surgery tomorrow...
hugs,
vicki

Anyone hear exactly what the extent of her cancer is and what kind of surgery she had today?? Man, they certainly did not waste a minute of time did they??

huggs, Sherry

If she came here, she'd probably try to remain anonymous. I wouldn't blame her. I hope no matter what she does, she gets the support of women who've been there, done that. She needs to know that the emotional rollercoaster is just as scary as the real life one and that her feelings are normal!

Roberts Says Cancer Surgery 'Went Well'
Aug 7, 10:17 AM EST

The Associated Press

NEW YORK -- ABC "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts says messages of support from her fans helped her get through breast cancer surgery last Friday.

"I am incredibly grateful that my surgery went well Friday," Roberts said in a posting on ABC News' Web site. "Thanks for all the prayers — I owe you big time!"

Roberts, 46, told "GMA" viewers last Tuesday that she had cancer, which she discovered through self-examination.

Her mother and sisters traveled from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans to be with her for the operation. The former college basketball star and sportscaster grew up in Pass Christian, Miss.

"My family read many of your e-mails while I was in surgery," said Roberts, who has been an anchor at "GMA" since 2005. "It brought them such comfort. My big sis, Sally-Ann, marked all the survivor stories with a big S."

She said her co-anchor, Diane Sawyer, had visited her in the hospital.

"I woke up in the recovery room with sweet Diane gently tugging on my big toe," she said in a posting Monday. "As you can imagine, I am still quite sore from the procedure and need to take some time for my body to heal."

Roberts left the hospital on the day of her surgery.

"Right now the best medicine for me is to be at home surrounded by family and loved ones," she said. "I expect to get the final test results later this week, which will determine the course of my treatment."



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She's supposed to be back on air monday.

She may have started with lumpectomy and of course we don't know what happens till they get in and out....
I wish her well. I wish all of us ladies dealing with this monster a speedy, recovery and good, long life!

I had a lumpectomy and I took the whole week off...I did have a small complication develop (a hematoma), but, I had already planned to be off the entire week even if the hematoma hadn't developed. I wanted to take the time to recover from the surgery - I seem to remember that I was very sore from the SNB for several days. I just felt like I was going to need the time off mentally/emotionally - I had the days so I took them.
hugs,
vicki

Diane seemed absolutely thrilled this morning when she announced that Robin will be back on Monday. I hope that this indicates she has good news about her path and upcoming treatment. Maybe she can forego chemo?

Marin

Hello everyone,

I just read on the news where Ms. Roberts begins her first chemotherapy treatment today.  Let's all wish her very well!

Mary Jo