Robin Rboerts, co-anchor of Good Morning America resumed reporting duties August 20 after some time off from the show. The 51-year-old Roberts was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) which is a rare blood and bone marrow disorder. During her absence from Good Morning America she continued pre-treatment for a bone marrow transplant.
During her time off Roberts helped to raise money for cancer research in California and visited friends and family. Roberts visited the Vatican in Rome and was able to get special access to pray at the altar the pope uses before addressing crowds.
Roberts recently tweeted from Rome, "Given special access to the Vatican in Rome today," in a caption of a photo of her praying at the altar. She added, "Saying prayer for all who have prayed for me. XO."
According to US Weekly Roberts tweeted that she was grateful to Italy for renewing her spirit. Roberts will undergo surgery for a bone marrow transplant from her sister in a few weeks, when she will take longer medical leave.
Roberts battled breast cancer five years ago and was diagnosed with MDS in June.
"My needle was past 'E' when I left here a couple of weeks ago, but I've got a full tank, so watch out," Roberts said viewers on her return to Good Morning America. "I haven't taken this much time off in quite some time."
Roberts seems happy to be reunited with her Good Morning America co workers. She Tweeted, Merry Monday@GMA. Great to be back with George, Sam, Josh, Lara and YOU! Rested and rarin' to go again....you have been warned. :-) xxoo"
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