Sara Gore Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis on NBC New York

Sara Gore said on the Thursday, April 30 broadcast that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and would step away from NBC New York’s Open House for treatment and surgery. The longtime host made the announcement on air and spoke directly to viewers about what comes next for her role.

“It just felt right to tell you myself, I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and I’m going to be stepping away for treatment and surgery,” she said.

April 30 Broadcast

Gore said the announcement came after she had already been dealing with the diagnosis privately. She added, “If I didn’t say that I was a little bit scared, I’d be lying.”

She also said, “I always assumed this day would come. But let me tell you, you are never ready.” That line put the diagnosis in personal terms, while her decision to speak publicly on the broadcast made the professional change immediate and direct for viewers who follow her work on Open House.

Family History

Gore said breast cancer runs in her family, and she told viewers that both her mother and sister have battled the disease. She said, “For some reason, even when you catch it early because you’re doing everything right, it is an emotional blow, and I wasn’t ready for that.”

She added, “That actually really surprised me. It really stung.” The family history and her reference to catching it early were part of why the diagnosis landed as more than a routine health update; she described it as a blow even after doing what she believed she should.

Stepping Away

Gore said she is going to be stepping away for treatment and surgery, which means viewers of the longtime NBC New York host will see an absence from Open House while she focuses on medical care. She told the audience, “I’m exactly where I need to be, and I’m surrounded by incredible doctors, and people who are taking such good care of me at home, thank you.”

She closed with a promise to return: “I’m going to come back better than ever, and I’m going to see you on the other side of this. Thank you for all you’ve done.” For viewers, the immediate takeaway is simple: Gore has said publicly that she is undergoing treatment and surgery, and her on-air role will pause while she does that.