Giuliana Rancic, who announced Monday she is battling breast cancer, has been sent support from Style Network.

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The Italian-American TV personality, 37, said she will have surgery this week, then undergo six weeks of radiation therapy to treat early-stage breast cancer.

She said on Monday's edition of the "Today" show her illness was discovered while she was having fertility treatments in an effort to get pregnant.

Rancic is a co-host of "Fashion Police," which airs on E! She also stars with her husband on Style Network's reality series "Giuliana and Bill." Bill is a real-estate developer and the first winner of the business-themed competition series "The Apprentice."

"We are sending our thoughts, love and support to Giuliana, Bill and their families during this difficult time," Style Network said in a statement. "Giuliana has always shown great strength and courage in sharing her challenges with health issues facing so many women. We are hopeful that with the early detection she will have a complete recovery and that her personal journey will continue to be an inspiration and education for women everywhere."