Celebrity Chef Sandra Lee to Get Mastectomy After Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
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The longtime girlfriend of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo decides to get a double mastectomy after she was diagnosed with DCIS.

AceShowbiz - Sandra Lee opens up about her cancer battle on a "Good Morning America" interview with Robin Roberts who is a cancer survivor herself. The 48-year-old celebrity chef, who is also a longtime girlfriend of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, plans to undergo a double mastectomy.

"I didn't even cry, I was stunned," Lee said. "That's just how fast life turns. It turns on a dime." According to PEOPLE, she was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), a common noninvasive cancer contained within the milk ducts that can become invasive over time if left untreated.

The "Semi-Homemade Cooking" star detected the cancer during a routine mammogram. She then underwent testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2, the genes that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. And the results came back negative.

Her boyfriend Cuomo had been "extremely supportive," Lee said. "He's going to be in the operating room with me." Shortly after news broke out, the Governor stated he would "take some personal time" to be with his partner.

"A few weeks ago we received terrible news. Sandy shared with me that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was devastated," he said. "A situation like this quickly puts life in the proper perspective and reminds one of what's truly important."

"To that end, I expect to take some personal time because I want to be with Sandy to support her in any way I can as she handles the trauma of her operation and the pain of the recovery. ... With heartfelt gratitude for your kind wishes and support, Sandy and I hope and pray to bring you good news of her strong recovery soon."

Lee decides to get a mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy which is usually followed by radiation therapy because, as she says, "I never want to go through this again." When this is over, the celebrity chef wants "to spread the word about early detection." She has started document her thoughts and medical appointments in a video diary.

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