I am not one of the great journalists of my time.

I have been fiercely private, in part because I could never understand how a journalist could be otherwise. I was also the mother of small children, and security concerns were paramount.

The most likely moment for something incredible to happen to me was the moment I was most certain nothing ever would.

I probably am more shy than people realize. But I'm shy when I leave a studio and I am just myself.

I am not one of the great journalists of my time.

'Good Morning America' exploited Joan Lunden's pregnancy, but you won't see me bringing my babies on the air. The only reason I'm talking about the babies at all is that they've been with me on the show since I became pregnant. After a while, I had to acknowledge this pumpkin tummy.

A diagnosis is burden enough without being burdened by secrecy and shame.