Robin Roberts will Return to Good Morning America Feb. 20 After Bone Marrow Transplant
Robin Roberts is returning to Good Morning America, on Feb. 20, according to ABC News.
Roberts, who has worked for ABC News' Good Morning America show since 1995, was first diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer in 2007. She underwent surgery and by January 2008, she completed chemotherapy and radiation treatments. After succesfully beating breast cancer, Roberts was surprised when doctors told her she had "MDS," a blood disease also known as myelodysplastic syndrome.
"Sometimes the treatment for cancer can cause other serious medical problems. 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," she posted on ABC's blog.
The 52-year-old last co-hosted GMA on August 30 last year, taking a leave from the show to undergo a bone marrow transplant.
In mid-January, appearing from home, Roberts said in an interview with her colleagues at GMA that she was very close to returning to her hosting duties. "We're talking now a matter of weeks, not months," she said.
Also on Jan. 24, she teased her return to the show by tweeting a picture of her in the studio with the caption, "Thankful Thursday. Took a "test drive" w/ my GMA fam this morn. Felt great to be back in the studio.".
On Wednesday Feb. 6, Roberts posted this message on her blog indicating her return;:
"After seeing my doctor again this week, I now know when I can return to the anchor chair. February 20th, which will be exactly 5 months since my bone marrow transplant. I'm excited to re-join my wonderful 'GMA' family. I'm also looking forward to thanking YOU ... for your many prayers and well wishes. Your compassion has been an enormous source of comfort to me and my family. I'm heading to the beach for the next week to reflect and give thanks for my many blessings."
