NBC host Sara Gore revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer and will be taking a leave of absence from her hosting duties at “Open House” and “New York Live” as she seeks treatment.
“It just felt right to tell you myself, I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and I’m going to be stepping away for treatment and surgery,” Gore, 49, said during Thursday’s episode of “New York Live.”
“If I didn’t say that I was a little bit scared, I’d be lying.”
After her mother and sister were both also diagnosed with the illness, Gore explained that she “assumed” she would receive a similar diagnosis one day. Though, she wasn’t prepared for that day to come.
“I always knew I was high-risk. I always assumed this day would come. But let me tell you, you are never ready,” she explained, adding that she felt “caught off guard” by the news.
“You’re just never ready for some reason because, even when you catch it early because you’re doing everything right, it is an emotional blow.”
The “Open House” star emotionally added: “I wasn’t ready for that. That actually really surprised me. It really stung.”
“I know it’s going to sting for a minute. You know what? It’s stinging right now,” she conceded. “But I also know that I am exactly where I need to be, and I’m surrounded by incredible doctors, and people who are taking such good care of me at home, thank you.”
She went on to thank her work “family,” adding that she feels “loved” and “very supported” by her co-workers.
Despite the negative news, Gore continued to showed her optimism as she told viewers that she’s “choosing to believe” that “maybe there is a gift in this.”
“Even if I don’t fully understand what it is yet. I’m working on that part. If anything, it’s already a precious reminder of how precious life is and how important it is to focus on what really matters,” she said.
“I’m going to come back better than ever, and I’m going to see you on the other side of this,” Gore closed. “Thank you for all you’ve done.”