Olivia Munn Urges Women to Use Free Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

Actress Olivia Munn has opened up about her diagnosis with breast cancer and her recovery to raise awareness about early detection, Extra reported. She urged other women to get checked and utilize the free online test that helped identify her risk before her diagnosis. [1]

Munn was diagnosed with multifocal, multi-quadrant bilateral breast cancer when her son Malcolm was one year old, according to Extra. Following her diagnosis, she underwent four surgeries, including a double mastectomy. She shares two young children, Malcolm and Méi, with her husband John Mulaney. [1]

Munn previously worked as a television host for G4 and as a correspondent on The Daily Show. Her acting career includes roles in the films Iron Man 2, Magic Mike, and X-Men: Apocalypse, as well as playing news producer Sloan Sabbith in the HBO drama series The Newsroom. [3][4]

Munn expressed gratitude for her current health and her ability to care for her family, Extra reported. She described the initial diagnosis as surreal, hoping that sharing her experience will inspire others to take preventative health measures. [1]