GMA's Robin Roberts announced this morning that she has been diagnosed with MDS.
Roberts said, "Today, I want to let you know that I've been diagnosed with MDS or
myelodysplastic syndrome. It's a disease of the blood and bone marrow and
was once known as preleukemia. My doctors tell me I'm going to beat this -- and I know it's true."
Her Monday morning announcement was tearful as she sat with her co-anchors:
"I received my MDS diagnosis on the very day that Good Morning America
finally beat the Today Show for the first time in 16 years. Talk about your
highs and lows! Then a few weeks ago, during a rather unpleasant procedure
to extract bone marrow for testing, I received word that I would interview
President Obama the next day. The combination of landing the biggest
interview of my career and having a drill in my back reminds me that God
only gives us what we can handle and that it helps to have a good sense of
humor when we run smack into the absurdity of life.
Bottom line: I've been living with this diagnosis for awhile and will
continue to anchor GMA. I love what I do and the people with whom I do it.
Along with my faith, family and friends, all of you at ABC News give me the
motivation and energy to face this challenge.
Going forward, it's business as usual at GMA, which means I'll be right here
every day with George, Sam, Josh and Lara. When I miss a day here or there
, I'm fortunate that some very talented friends at ABC News will fill-in.
When I undergo the transplant later this year, I'll miss a chunk of time."
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