Robin Roberts Leaves GMA To Prepare For Surgery via TMZ Robin Roberts will begin her medical leave from “Good Morning America” on Friday … so she can undergo bone marrow transplant surgery. Earlier this year, Roberts announced she was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) … a disease that attacks the blood and bone marrow. Roberts says her sister is the bone marrow donor … explaining, “[She] is a perfect match and she’s been spending a lot of time with me. She’s been taking shots to help her prepare.” Roberts says the procedure is scheduled for Tuesday … and says she plans to return to work following her recovery. “I know I’m going to have a job when I come back.” As TMZ previously reported, “GMA” is planning to use a roster of star-studded subs to fill in for Roberts during her absence. We wish Robin a speedy recovery and look forward to her GMA return.
