Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer
What women can learn from Olivia Munn's breast cancer diagnosis
After a normal mammogram and a negative test for cancer genes, Olivia Munn says it was a breast cancer risk assessment score that helped lead to her diagnosis. Here's what to know about the tool, according to experts.
Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Actor Olivia Munn has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Munn opened up about her diagnosis on social media, saying she's undergone four surgeries over the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak have more.
Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Actress Olivia Munn announced Wednesday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and subsequently underwent four surgeries. Munn said the diagnosis came just two months after having a normal mammogram. Roxana Saberi reports.
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Suzanne Somers had long battle with breast cancer before death
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New study finds alarming rise in cancer rates among people under 50
Early-onset cancer cases rose more than 79% between 1990 and 2019, the study found.
Study: People under 50 see alarming rise in cancer
According to a new study released this week, researchers examined data from 204 countries between 1990 and 2019, and found that cancer rates have increased dramatically in people under the age of 50. Janet Shamlian has more.
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