Life has a way of surprising us, doesn't it? For Good Morning America anchor Amy Robach, one of those surprises came in the form of a cancer diagnosis. In her new memoir, Better: How I Let Go of Control, Held On to Hope, and Found Joy in My Darkest Hour, Amy shares her deeply personal journey with breast cancer. She opens up about the moment her world shifted after hearing those three words no one ever wants to hear: "You have cancer."
When Amy first heard the words, her life changed instantly. "From the moment my doctors told me the tumor they discovered in my right breast was malignant, the sense of security I'd carried my entire life—the belief that I always had tomorrow—was shattered," she writes. It wasn’t just a physical battle she faced; it was an emotional and mental one too. "Fighting cancer is one thing, but mentally taking it on? That’s a whole different beast," Amy explains in her book.
A Tough Road Back to Normalcy
Even as she battled cancer, Amy Robach didn’t let it slow her down for long. Just a month after her diagnosis, she returned to her post at GMA and worked through chemotherapy. In March 2014, she even stepped into the role of news anchor for the morning show. Despite undergoing a double mastectomy and eight rounds of chemotherapy, Amy has emerged stronger and continues to advocate for breast cancer awareness as an ambassador for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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In an interview with Shape Magazine, Amy shared her admiration for the foundation. "They're the leading private research center, working with doctors all over the world to find a cure," she said. "Their ultimate goal is to turn breast cancer into a chronic disease rather than a terminal one. It’s inspiring to see how far we’ve come, but there’s still so much work to be done."
A New Perspective on Life
Through her battle with cancer, Amy Robach gained a fresh perspective on life. In her memoir, she reflects on how this experience has made her more present in her family life with her husband, Andrew Shue, and their children. "I’m a better parent now," she says. "I yell less and cuddle more with my daughters. I’ve become a better wife too, choosing my words more carefully and remembering that we are what we say. I want to leave every room I enter better than the way I found it."
While Amy acknowledges that there are still moments of darkness, she insists that her journey with cancer has brought her closer to her loved ones. "Cancer isn’t something I’d wish on anyone, but it opened my eyes and my heart in ways I never imagined," she writes. "It’s not a gift—I’d return it in a heartbeat—but now that the box has been opened, I’m grateful for the clarity it’s given me."
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Final Thoughts
Amy Robach’s story is a testament to resilience, hope, and the power of perspective. Her journey reminds us that even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way forward. Whether it’s through work, family, or advocacy, Amy continues to inspire others with her strength and grace. As she says, "Cancer may not be a gift, but the lessons it teaches are invaluable."
