Robin Roberts, GMA Anchor Picture Source

In a shocking announcement on Monday, beloved Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts revealed that she is now fighting myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS. Roberts believes that her breast cancer treatments several years ago may have led to the development of MDS.

What is Asbestos?

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), asbestos is “the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals used in certain products, such as building materials and vehicle brakes, to resist heat and corrosion.”