Olivia Munn shares breast cancer battle, underwent a double mastectomy

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Caitlin | In Health , Wellness

Source: US Weekly

Olivia Munn reveals she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
She had undergone major surgery during her treatment.

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Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer

Olivia Munn has been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. During the past year, she underwent four surgeries, including a double mastectomy.

On March 13, 2024, Munn took to Instagram to open up about her battle with diagnosis, which she called “aggressive [and] fast-moving.”

She shared a photo of herself from a hospital bed with the message,

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I hope by sharing this it will help others find comfort, inspiration and support on their own journey,”

Olivia Munn has been diagnosed with breast cancer (Source: Bright Side)

Munn received a negative genetic test result in February 2023, along with a normal mammogram but two months later she found out that she had cancer.

The actress, 33, said,

“I went from feeling completely fine one day, to waking up in a hospital bed after a 10-hour surgery the next, I’m lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options.”

Olivia said that she would not have discovered her cancer until a year later if her doctor had not calculated her risk using an assessment score. She explained,

“Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, decided to calculate my Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score, The fact that she did saved my life. Dr. Aliabadi looked at factors like my age, familial breast cancer history, and the fact that I had my first child after the age of 30. She discovered my lifetime risk was at 37%. Because of that score I was sent to get an MRI, which led to an ultrasound, which then led to a biopsy. The biopsy showed I had Luminal B cancer in both breasts. Luminal B is an aggressive, fast moving cancer.”

Similarly, she took a moment to express her gratitude to her doctors and loved ones for their support and wishes.

She further praised her husband John Mulaney for being by her side as she navigated her diagnosis. She concluded her message with the statement,

Olivia Munn underwent four surgeries, including a double mastectomy — The actress underwent four surgeries, including a double mastectomy (Source: The US Sun)

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“I’m so thankful to John for the nights he spent researching what every operation and medication meant and what side effects and recovery I could expect, For being there before I went into each surgery and being there when I woke up.”

Olivia and John shared a 2-year-old son Malcolm.

How do celebrities react to Olivia Munn’s breast cancer diagnosis news?

The X-Men: Apocalypse actress received an outpouring of encouragement and support after sharing her breast cancer diagnosis.

Husband John cheers on her with a sweet message. He commented,

“Thank you for fighting so hard to be here for us, Malc and I adore you.”

Emily in Paris star Ashley Park wrote,

“Oh Olivia, thank you for sharing in every way. You are such a champion,”

While One Tree Hill alum Sophia Bush added,

Olivia Munn and her husband husband John Mulaney — Olivia Munn and her husband John Mulaney (Source: US Weekly)

“Thank you for sharing all of this. You’re a life saver [sic] and a warrior. Sending you so much love.”

Jessica Chastain also showed her admiration and said,

“You are very generous to share your story. I believe in doing so, you’ve saved lives,”

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