Despite her recent breast cancer diagnosis, Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts is already speaking out about the cancer cause.

In fact, she just recently spoke to a group of cancer survivors and activists at a fundraiser in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Roberts is also speaking about the relief she feels now that her diagnosis has been made public -- "It was like the weight of the world was lifted," she said.


Talking about cancer invites support. Roberts, 46, got some comforting words of support from Elizabeth Edwards just after her announcement. Edwards, wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, is also fighting breast cancer.

"That conversation was so enlightening, so comforting, her words, her experiences, the fact that she took the time," Roberts said. "She knew how difficult it was to make it public."

Roberts, who revealed her diagnosis on Good Morning America on July 31, has had surgery and is now determining with doctors what further treatment she will receive. She expects her treatment to begin in mid-September.


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