Good news for "Good Morning America" co-host Amy Robach - the journalist has completed her final chemotherapy session, the New York Daily News reported.
The 41-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer in November, after undergoing a mammogram on the ABC show. She later announced plans to for a bilateral mastectomy. Robach updated fans on her progress in a taped piece that aired on the morning show, Friday.
"Today marks my eighth and final round of chemotherapy," Robach said in the video. "This is my final treatment. The doctors say I graduate today."
She continued: "I decided to have most of my medical moments remain private, but this one I wanted to share. This is a huge milestone for me and for anyone else who has battled cancer, and I join the ranks of 2.8 million U.S. women who are breast cancer survivors. And I plan on living each day to the very fullest, thankful and grateful, and encouraging so many women out there who are still in the thick of it, who have yet to fight this fight, that you can do it."
After her second chemotherapy session, Robach cut her hair to take the control "away from the cancer." Robach thanked her co-host Robin Roberts for encouraging her to get the screening and "saving her life." Roberts is also a breast cancer survivor.
Upon arriving home from her final session, Robach was greeted with colorful handwritten messages congratulating her on finishing her treatment. The TV presenter Tweeted the pictures with the caption: "This was a sight for sore eyes... The best welcome home ever #nomorechemo."
Robach also Tweeted a collage of pictures showing her progress through each of her sessions along with the hashtag #bebrave.
"Today is my final round of chemotherapy," Robach captioned the collage. "I wanted to share this moment with you to encourage anyone facing this battle."
The mother of two young daughters said that the on-air mammogram was "the difference between life and death," even calling her journey back to health an "uphill battle."
"You can get through this, one step at a time," she continued. "And I am there for you, I am there with you. With my eighth and final chemo complete, I will start on a new journey, helping raise awareness about early decision, and letting women everywhere know, 'You can kick cancer's butt.'"
This was a sight for sore eyes... The best welcome home ever #nomorechemo pic.twitter.com/Tas2Ens22w
— Amy Robach (@arobach) April 24, 2014
