August 30, 2007

Robin Roberts Receives Outpouring of Support

Posted by ExtraTV Staff on August 30, 2007 4:20 PM

Brave and beloved, ABC anchorwoman Robin Roberts is fighting her breast cancer with remarkable strength and dignity.

“This is new territory for me,” Robin told “Extra.” “I’m hoping to face it as I have other challenges and obstacles in my life.”

Robin spoke with us in her Mississippi hometown as she marked the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and attended a breast cancer luncheon, where she told the crowd, “My dream is to one day be cancer-free. And I will.”

Inspired by Robin’s fight, support is pouring in from cancer survivors and loved ones here on this site.

Jackie writes, “I want you to know that you are in my heart and in my and my family’s prayers. I know you’re going to fight the good fight.”

Jan writes, “Robin, I admire your tenacity and openness with the public regarding your diagnosis and subsequent treatment. I am a mother of seven, an Iraqi War veteran, active duty Navy Corpsman, and I hope to add ‘Breast Cancer Survivor’ to my resume.”

Sue adds, “Robin, you are a beautiful role model for girls and women…You have done so much for so many involved in Katrina, it is now our turn to support you.”

That outpouring lets Robin know she’s not alone.

“There are many people worse off than I am that don’t have that support," Robin said. "And it’s a struggle for them.”

Robin tells “Extra” her prognosis is “quite good” – and you know she’ll keep up the fight!


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On 22 Sep 2007, chris wrote:

Robin we love you here in Hattiesburg You are a strong woman and I know that you will be good as new Its a road that will bring many ups and downs but your going to be ok I LOVE YOU ROBIN RENE ROBERTS
 
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On 31 Aug 2007, Iesha wrote:

Hello my name is Iesha and I seen you on TV and said to myself I have to email you and say,you are a wonderful person and GOD is good and as long as you keep him first everything else will be ok.

God Bless You
Iesha

 
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On 30 Aug 2007, CAROLL wrote:

YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS…I AM A SURVIVOR,ALSO….6 YEARS LUNG CANCER-STAGE 3 AND 3 YEARS BREAST-STAGE 2……JUST STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS AND I AM SURE YOU WILL MAKE IT…..YOU WILL BE ALRIGHT. AND NEVER GIVE UP….IT IS NOT EASY BUT YOU WILL BE OK….GOD IS SO GOOD.YOU TAKE CARE.IN GODS LOVE,
CAROL JONES
 
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On 30 Aug 2007, Judy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin wrote:

Thank you for sharing your cancer news with the country on GMA. By your willingness to announce your battle with “the big C”, you have helped those of us who have and those of us who are now battling it to have a friend in the public eye willing to talk about it and share your experiences with this devastating disease. Thanks and keep up the good fight!
 
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On 30 Aug 2007, Marcia Wampler wrote:

Robin, last Sept I was diagnosised with stage 3 breast cancer with the Her2Neu gene. After surgery, 8 rounds of aggressive chemo and now in my 3 week of radiation, watching your announcement brought home to me just how frightened I was when I got the news. Be strong and positive. Surround your self with all the love coming your way! We will both survive this desease and fight for a cure. Sending love and positive thoughts your way! :-)
 
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On 30 Aug 2007, lori wrote:

Robin,
Good Luck with the fight! Your spirit looks great, don’t be afraid to let it out…

It was the biggest fight of my life…4 years clean and better than ever.

your sister
Lori R
 
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On 30 Aug 2007, Melissa wrote:

Hey Robin:
I am glad everything is looking up for you I wish you luck through it all.

Melissa
Louisville, Kentucky
 
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On 30 Aug 2007, Lynn Marketti wrote:

Robin,
Welcome back to GMA. So glad to hear that your prognosis is good. You are such an inspiration to so many. Beyond every cloud there is a rainbow and your rainbow is just around the corner. May God bless you and keep you in his care.
 
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On 30 Aug 2007, Anonymous wrote:

Robin,I too have been there,for 2 yrs.now i have been battling breast cancer,but i have so much love and support from my family that it just doesnt matter ,i will be fine and so will you ,and like you i caught it early and that is the key,i wish i could make women understand how important yearly mammograms are.may God bless and keep you
 
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On 30 Aug 2007, connie wrote:

hey robin
been there done that 4 times.
you will make it through.
i was so taken back the way you
said it took u awhile to say it.
i couldnt say cancer for a long time.
that is so wild.you are strong
and you have alot of support.
love a fan and pulling for you
 
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