Rene Syler Update
A lot of people have been asking me about former CBS Early Morning anchor Rene Syler. As you recall, Rene decided to have a prophylactic double mastectomy so she would not have to face the pain and fear of a breast cancer diagnosis. Breast Cancer claimed her father’s life and her mother is a survivor. I have been in contact with her and Friday’s surgery went well.
In her own words, these were her thoughts the day before surgery.
“Many people of you have called me brave. I didn't feel especially so. It was about survival for me, sticking around a long time for my husband and kids. Living the life that I adore so much, watching my kids learn and grow, date people I will not accept and generally find other ways to make me crazy. It is about living to the fullest, not hobbled by illness, until God takes me from this earth.”
Rene allowed a video camera to follow her through the ordeal. You can see that footage when she appears on the OPRAH show, Watch TV listings for a date.
Also, she asks that we all TIVO her guest starring role opposite Rosie on THE VIEW. Rene will be a guest anchor April 17th.
Later this month, she’ll be starting her book tour. We hope to have her on 9NEWS NOW @ 9am when the tour comes through DC. And we may see her at the Komen Race For The Cure in June. Komen has asked Rene to be an International Ambassador reaching out to minority women to educate them about the importance of early detection.
And don’t forget to call your Buddy and remind her to perform a self check, schedule a mammogram if over age 40 and make an appointment for an exam by a doctor or nurse practitioner. It can make a difference!
In her own words, these were her thoughts the day before surgery.
“Many people of you have called me brave. I didn't feel especially so. It was about survival for me, sticking around a long time for my husband and kids. Living the life that I adore so much, watching my kids learn and grow, date people I will not accept and generally find other ways to make me crazy. It is about living to the fullest, not hobbled by illness, until God takes me from this earth.”
Rene allowed a video camera to follow her through the ordeal. You can see that footage when she appears on the OPRAH show, Watch TV listings for a date.
Also, she asks that we all TIVO her guest starring role opposite Rosie on THE VIEW. Rene will be a guest anchor April 17th.
Later this month, she’ll be starting her book tour. We hope to have her on 9NEWS NOW @ 9am when the tour comes through DC. And we may see her at the Komen Race For The Cure in June. Komen has asked Rene to be an International Ambassador reaching out to minority women to educate them about the importance of early detection.
And don’t forget to call your Buddy and remind her to perform a self check, schedule a mammogram if over age 40 and make an appointment for an exam by a doctor or nurse practitioner. It can make a difference!
posted by 9NEWS NOW Blog @ 1:55 PM
3 Comments:
At April 16, 2007 6:07 PM,
Anonymous said…
Dear, Andrea Roane
My name is Kathony Spence, and I really want to be a repoter one day. I write short stories and poetry that I would really like them to be published or broadcasted on the are with you. I really admire your work and hope to see you on day.
At April 18, 2007 3:55 PM,
Anonymous said…
My Name is Antonio Wright I've been wacthing report news snice1985 at noon for a good while.I've been enjoying seeing your reports on breast cancer victories stories. I hope that your cancer is in remission.Nextime you chat with mrs. Reenee encourage her please,and tell her that god is still working he not done with her yet! thanku
At May 11, 2007 12:42 PM,
Joyce Britt Jackson said…
My family and I enjoyed Rene when we as well as she lived in Texas. We have been in Virginia for about 3 years and still enjoyed her from here. I did not know why she left the news show and I am greatly saddened to find out about her health ordeal. My prayers will be with her as she continues her healing and quest for women's awareness. Be Blessed and thanks for this opportunity to express my feelings and thoughts.
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