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Actress battling ‘aggressive’ breast cancer, had 4 surgeries in 10 months

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Olivia Munn revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer since April 2023.

Despite testing negative for cancer genes earlier, an MRI found aggressive cancer in both breasts after her doctor found an elevated breast cancer risk score.

“In February of 2023, in an effort to be proactive about my health, I took a genetic test that checks you for 90 different cancer genes,” Munn wrote. “I tested negative for all, including BRCA (the most well-known breast cancer gene). My sister Sara had just tested negative as well. We called each other and high-fived over the phone. That same winter I also had a normal mammogram.”

“Two months later I was diagnosed with breast cancer.”

She has undergone four surgeries in the past 10 months.

“Surprisingly, I’ve only cried twice,” she said. “I guess I haven’t felt like there was time to cry. My focus narrowed and I tabled any emotions that I felt would interfere with my ability to stay clearheaded.”

Munn decided to keep her diagnosis private until now in order to get through the hardest parts of her treatment.

She explained focusing on her recovery and caring for her young son with partner John Mulaney, whom she began dating in 2021 after his separation from his ex-wife.

Munn made her first public appearances since her revelation at the 2024 Oscars and Governors Awards as she continues her cancer fight.

“I’ve tended to let people see me when I have the energy, when I can get dressed and get out of the house, when I can take my baby boy to the park,” she added. “I’ve kept the diagnosis and the worry and the recovery and the pain medicine and the paper gowns private.”

“I got into this relationship that’s been really beautiful with someone incredible who has dealt with the non-coked-up Bambi version of me and that’s been very incredible,” Mulaney said. “She’s kind of held my hand through that hell and we are having a baby together.”

“I was nervous when I was about to say the news. That’s why I looked down and then I looked up,” he added. “I’m going to be a dad.”

“I am heartbroken that John has decided to end our marriage,” Anna Marie Tendler said. “I wish him support and success as he continues his recovery.”

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