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Lee, 48, will undergo a double mastectomy this week, she said
in an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" program.
The cancer was detected in its early stages after a mammogram in
March, Lee said. "That's just how fast life turns. It turns on a
dime," Lee added.
Lee said she has had a lumpectomy and now has chosen to proceed
with the mastectomy.
"A situation like this quickly puts life in the proper
perspective and reminds one of what's truly important," Cuomo
said in a statement released by his office.
"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," Cuomo
said.
A celebrity chef, Lee promotes what she calls "Semi-Homemade"
cooking, using a mix of prepackaged and fresh products in her
recipes.
She hosts shows on the Food Network, is author of several
cookbooks and is editor-in-chief of Sandra Lee Magazine. She
also has launched lines of home, garden and craft products and
produced a do-it-yourself home improvement series.
Cuomo, a Democrat, has been governor since 2010.
(Reporting by Ellen Wulfhorst; Editing by Will Dunham)
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