Last year, actress Olivia Munn revealed on social media that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. In a post on Wednesday, she disclosed undergoing four surgeries in the past ten months, including a double mastectomy. Sharing photos of herself in a hospital bed and alongside her medical team, the 43-year-old expressed her desire to offer solace, motivation, and solidarity to others navigating similar journeys.
Munn revealed that she received her diagnosis two months subsequent to undergoing a test for cancer genes in February 2023, which yielded negative results, along with a normal mammogram around the same time.
“In the last ten months, I’ve undergone four surgeries, countless days confined to bed, and delved into a realm of cancer, treatment, and hormones that I never anticipated,” she conveyed in a statement accompanying the announcement. “Surprisingly, tears have only fallen from my eyes on two occasions.”
Munn acknowledged that her cancer might not have been detected until her next scheduled mammogram if her doctor hadn’t opted to conduct a risk assessment for breast cancer.
“She quite literally saved my life,” Munn expressed her gratitude.
This assessment ultimately led to a biopsy, revealing what she described as “an aggressive, swiftly advancing cancer” in both breasts. The double mastectomy followed 30 days later.
“I went from feeling perfectly fine one day to waking up in a hospital bed after a 10-hour surgery the next,” Munn recounted. “I consider myself fortunate. We caught it early enough that I had treatment options.”
Munn, accompanied by her partner John Mulaney, was spotted on the Oscars red carpet last Sunday. Their son, Malcolm, was born in late 2021.
“I’ve tended to present myself when I have the energy, when I can muster the strength to dress up and leave the house, when I can take my baby boy to the park,” Munn shared. “I’ve kept the diagnosis, the anxiety, the recovery process, the pain medication, and the hospital gowns to myself. I needed time to regain my composure and navigate through the toughest parts before sharing.”
Munn expressed gratitude to Mulaney for his unwavering support throughout her treatment journey.
“Thank you for being by my side before each surgery and upon waking up, consistently placing framed photos of our son Malcolm so they were the first thing I saw,” she conveyed.
In response, Mulaney left a supportive message and a heart emoji.
“Thank you for your incredible resilience. Malcolm and I deeply admire you,” he expressed.
Katie Couric, the former “CBS Evening News” anchor who faced her own battle with breast cancer in 2022, also chimed in with a compassionate message.
“Sending you love and appreciation for sharing your journey. And a warm virtual embrace,” Couric conveyed.
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