Robin Roberts talks about fighting breast cancer with partner Amber

Robin Roberts is open about diagnosing her partner Amber’s breast cancer.

The host of “Good Morning America” ​​is holding back tears while discussing emotional topics at the “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which airs on Monday, April 25th.

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“She’s fine, it’s great,” Roberts began, who fought her own fight against breast cancer in the past.

“I experienced it twice and shed almost no tears,” she said. “I get a puddle every time I think about what amber is experiencing. She is very courageous and she handles it very well.”

The couple have been together for 17 years.

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Anchor also explains why she almost declined an interview with President Obama in 2012 to discuss marriage equality.