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Jamie Edmonds (WDIV photo)
Jamie Edmonds, a reporter and anchor on WDIV-TV and co-host on WJR radio, disclosed Monday that she's been diagnosed with breast cancer.
"For two decades on TV and radio, I've told other people's stories. Today, I think it's time I tell my own," Edmonds, 42, posted on Instagram. "Two months ago, I got the call that changed my life: 'your biopsy came back. It's positive for breast cancer.'
"After the initial shock wore off, I got really scared. Would I be around to see my young daughter grow up? Would the doctors be able to cure me? Why did this happen in the first place? I have no family history.
"While many questions remain, I have full faith in my team @henryfordhealth and I truly believe I will come out on the other side."
Edmonds has been with WDIV since 2013, where she anchors sports coverage Saturdays at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m., in addition to hosting Sports Final Edition. She is also co-host of 760 WJR’s ‘JR Morning, where she talked about the diagnosis Monday morning.
"My family, my friends, and my faith helped me get to a better place and out of those dark thought," she continued on Instagram. "You know what else gave my hope? Hearing from the women who've been through it. I didn't know this, but there is a network of survivors who band together to help the newest members of the club. Strangers called and texted me. It was beautiful. I also consumed a lot of social media content of women with my same diagnosis. If they can do it, I can do it."
"So, if I can share my story and help others as I've been helped, then that's what I plan to do. Stay tuned."
WDIV reports that she's already had six chemotherapy sessions.
