Robin Roberts’ Partner Amber Laign Completes Cancer Radiation Therapy

“She and I have been together almost 17 years and have helped each other through our challenges like my journey with cancer,” the 61-year-old said. “It’s my turn now to be there for her like she was for me.”

Robin knows all too well the importance of having a good support system in your life during these tough moments. 

In 2007, the broadcaster was diagnosed with breast cancer. And while she went on to beat the disease, five years later, she was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare bone marrow disease. Thankfully, she was able to receive a bone marrow transplant from her sister, Sally-Ann Roberts.