Robin Roberts has revealed that her longtime partner, Amber Laign, has breast cancer. In a touching, and personal, Instagram video, the 61-year-old anchor delivered the news.“My sweet Amber wanted me to tell you something that she’s been facing.
At the end of last year, Amber was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery last month, and this morning will begin chemotherapy,” Roberts shared. “Thankfully, the prognosis is good.
And we’re so grateful to our family and close friends who have known this and have kept it private until Amber was ready to share it with others." Roberts, who has been with Laign since 2005, said that it is her turn to step in and offer support while she goes through treatment.
As a result, Roberts will miss some days on . “She and I have been together almost 17 years and have helped each other through our challenges, like my journey with cancer,” she added. “It's my turn now, to be there for her as she was for me.
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