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“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts, will undergo bone marrow surgery after being diagnosed with a blood and bone-marrow disorder called MDS. Roberts battled breast cancer in 2007 and medicines taken during that time led to the disorder.

A teary-eyed Roberts announced the depressing news on Good Morning America, surrounded by her co-hosts/friends. Roberts will receive the transplant from her sister, who is a perfect match!

“I’ve always been a fighter” said Roberts “I am going to beat this, my doctors say it and my faith says it!”

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GMA Anchor Robin Roberts Sick With Rare Blood Disease!  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com