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How Robin Roberts Remains an "Eternal Optimist"

Season 4 Episode 404
Aired on 06/15/2014 | CC
After surviving a tough battle with breast cancer, Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts learned she had developed myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a rare blood disorder. Though the news was devastating, Robin didn't let it defeat her. "You have to fight the battle in front of you," she says. Find out why Robin says her life went on to be better than she ever could have imagined—and how yours can too.

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