Olivia Munn has recently revealed that she's been diagnosed with breast cancer, sharing the news with fans to raise awareness.

Taking to Instagram, the actress who is best known for her roles in X-Men: Apocalypse and The LEGO Ninjago Movie, opened up about her diagnosis, telling fans that she's undergone four surgeries in the last 10 months.

"In February of 2023, in an effort to be more proactive about my health, I took a genetic test that checks you for 90 cancer genes. I tested negative for all, including BRCA (the most well-known breast cancer gene)," she wrote in a lengthy and emotional statement posted to the social media platform.

"My sister Sara had just tested negative as well. We called each other and high-fived over the phone. The same winter I also had a negative mammogram," she continued. "Two months later I was diagnosed with breast cancer."

The star went on to detail how her diagnosis led her to do extensive research into cancer, cancer treatment and hormones, while she underwent multiple surgeries in order to battle the disease.

"Surprisingly, I've only cried twice," she said in the post. "I guess I haven't felt like there was time to cry. My focus narrowed and I tabled my emotions that I felt would interfere with my ability to stay clearheaded.

"I've tended to let people see me when I have energy, when I can get dressed and get out of the house, when I can take my baby boy to the park. I've kept the diagnosis and the worry and the recovery and the pain medicine and the paper gowns private," she continued, before adding: "I needed to catch my breath and get through some of the hardest parts before sharing."

Munn went on to thank her OBGYN for calculating her risk assessment score, stating that this "saved [her] life."

"Dr. Aliabadi looked at factors like my age, familial breast cancer history, and the fact I had my first child after the age of 30. She discovered my lifetime risk was at 37 per cent," she told her 2.9 million Instagram followers. "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."

She then went on to thank her friends, family, fans and healthcare professionals for supporting her during this difficult time, urging other women to also get themselves checked out so that they can have the best chance of beating cancer if they are ever diagnosed.

Alongside her statement, she also uploaded some intimate photos taken over the past 10 months.

Of course, thousands of people took to the comments to send the actress their best wishes including the likes of John Mulaney, Jessica Chastain, and Kaley Cuoco.

"Thank you for fighting so hard to be here for us. Malc and I adore you," Mulaney commented while Chastain added: "You are very generous to share your story. I believe in doing so, you’ve saved lives. So much love to you and your family."

Cuoco stated: "Thank you for sharing this! Wow," alongside multiple love hearts.

We wish Munn a speedy recovery and send her our support during this difficult time.

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After revealing to his fans that he had undergone further tests for skin cancer, Hugh Jackman has stated that he has been given the all-clear.

As reported by the BBC, the 54-year-old actor had his first scare in 2013 when he had skin cancer removed and in the years that have followed, he has had upwards of six procedures.

Tests in 2021 revealed that Jackman likely had Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and fans have naturally been concerned for the Wolverine actor following the news.

Earlier this week the 54-year-old updated fans on Instagram via a video where he had a bandage on his nose as he stated he wanted fans to hear the news from him first.

"I've just had two biopsies done. I just went to my doctor, Dr. Iron, who's awesome. She just saw little things that could be or could not be Basal Cell in her opinion. I'll find out in two or three days and as soon as I know, I'll let you know," Jackman reassured viewers.

He added further reassurance by saying: "Just to remind you, Basal Cell in the world of skin cancers is the least dangerous of them all."

The actor has campaigned tirelessly to spread awareness of the disease and has urged his followers to wear sunscreen.

"Please wear sunscreen. It is just not worth it," Jackman stated. "No matter how much you want to tan, trust me, trust me, trust me. Put some sunscreen on. You'll still have an incredible time out there, alright? Please be safe."

Following his announcement, Jackson has since updated fans on his condition where he has given the positive news that we were all hoping for.

The star began on his Instagram story: "My biopsies came back negative!"

"Thank you all for the love. I feel it! And to the media for helping me get this very important message out," the star continued before doubling down on his plea for others to wear sunscreen."

"Please remember to wear sunscreen with a high level of SPF (no matter the season). Love HJ," he concluded.

We're overjoyed to hear the news that Jackson has been given the all-clear, but his warning about sunscreen should be listened to as per the American Cancer Society, around 5.4 million Americans are diagnosed with a form of skin cancer every year.

We can't wait to see Jackman appear in the new Deadpool movie coming later this year!

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YouTuber Ninja has revealed the major warning sign that made him seek professional help before he was diagnosed with cancer.

Twitch fans were left shocked to find out that one of their favorite gamers Ninja - real name Tyler Blevins - had undergone treatment for cancer after noticing something strange on his foot.

After noticing the abnormality, his wife - Jessica - booked an appointment for him to go and see a doctor so that he could get checked out properly and get to the root cause of the issue.

Speaking of his ordeal on X (formerly Twitter), Blevins told his fans that he's still in "shock" after his sudden diagnosis.

"Alright I'm still in a bit of shock but want to keep you all updated," he said in the tweet posted Tuesday (March 26). "A few weeks ago I went in to a dermatologist for an annual skin/mole check that Jess proactively scheduled for me."

Ninja then went on to state that a new mole on the bottom of his foot left him and his partner concerned.

"There was a mole on the bottom of my foot that they wanted to remove just to be careful," he continued, noting that the results indicated that it was a melanoma - the third most common type of skin cancer.

"...They are optimistic that we caught it in the early stages. I had another dark spot appear near it, so today they biopsied that and removed a larger area around the melanoma with the hopes that under the microscope they will see clear non-melanoma edges and we will know we got it," he said, before adding: "I'm grateful to have hope in finding this early, but please take this as a PSA to get skin checkups."

According to the Mayo Clinic, melanoma typically starts on skin that's often exposed to the sun with common areas of the skin being the arms, back, face, and legs. Rarer forms of the disease can also form in the eyes and under fingernails, though these can be harder to spot than on the skin.

Professionals urge patients who have noticed a change in their skin color or texture to seek medical advice so that if it is cancer, identifying it in the early stages can decrease the chances of further complications.

For Blevins, it seems as though it was caught pretty early on, which served as a relief to his friends as well as his fans.

"Holy s*** I’m glad you potentially caught it early. Wishing the best for you," wrote this user, while another also added: "Thank god you found it so early on. Wishing you health and happiness, Tyler."

DansGaming, another popular streamer, recalled his personal experiences with his mom who also battled the disease saying: "Glad you caught it early! This very procedure would have saved my mom's life if they caught it early enough."

With skin cancer on the rise, we can't stress the importance of going for regular mole checkups and also doing regular self-checks at home.

Our thoughts are with Blevins while he recovers from his procedures.

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A Michigan TV anchor has revealed the subtle sign that led to her being diagnosed with breast cancer, just months after tests had come back clear.

Jamie Edmonds, 42, a sportscaster with WDIV-TV in Detroit for over a decade and WJR radio talk show host, opened up about her recent diagnosis on Instagram.

She shared a heartfelt post informing her followers that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer after noticing an unusual symptom, despite having had a clear mammogram just six months earlier.

Jamie wrote: "For two decades on TV and radio, I've told other people's stories. Today, I think it's time I tell my own.

"Two months ago, I got the call that changed my life: 'your biopsy came back. It's positive for breast cancer.'

"After the initial shock wore off, I got really scared. Would I be around to see my young daughter grow up? Would the doctors be able to cure me? Why did this happen in the first place? I have no family history."

She explained what gave her the push to get another test during an appearance on JR Morning, revealing that she "felt an itch", which led to her diagnosis.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc, persistent itching, pain, or burning, or one breast feeling warmer than the other can be signs of inflammatory breast cancer.

Jamie shared: "I’m 42 years old, it kind of came out of nowhere, total gut punch, I have a young daughter, it’s very scary. But I have full faith in my Henry Ford Health team. I think I will get through this.

“Once you get the diagnosis, it’s a dark, dark time. It is scary, it’s dark. It’s going through the motions of life … it’s like you’re a ghost."

She added: "I could have privately gone through this and just done it on my own. But I think the support that I’ve gotten from the breast cancer community and watching other women go through it has immensely helped me get to this point where I can talk about it.”

Jamie revealed that her family and friends have rallied around her to help with her daughter while she rests or to provide her with meals as she undergoes several rounds of chemotherapy to treat the disease.

She added: "If I can share my story and help others as I’ve been helped, then that’s what I plan to do."

Dr Tim Woodman, Medical Director for Cancer Services, Bupa UK Insurance, told Tyla: "It’s rare for itchy breasts to be a symptom of breast cancer, but if you have a patch of skin on or around your breasts that you find yourself regularly scratching, it’s always worth getting it checked by a health professional."

While it's rare for itchiness to be a sign of breast cancer, it is not impossible, as one form of rare breast cancer, called inflammatory breast cancer, can cause changes to the skin on the breasts, causing itching, redness, inflammation, pain, and swelling, according to Dr. Woodman.

There is also another rare skin condition, Paget's disease, that can affect the nipple and areola, with Dr. Woodman noting: "Sometimes, this can develop into cancer within the breast duct lining.

"However, it’s not always a cancerous condition, but it can lead to sore, itchy and bleeding nipples."

Itching can also be caused by other skin conditions such as eczema or other issues such as mastitis, which causes inflammation within the breast.

Dr. Woodman advised: "If you find that you regularly need to scratch the skin on or around your breasts, you should get it checked by a health professional, especially if it’s causing you discomfort or inconvenience."

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As for the signs of breast cancer, women should look out for a new lump or skin thickening in or around the breast, pain or a lump in your armpit, redness, inflammation or crusting around the skin of the nipple, any changes to the nipple itself or the appearance of the breast, any dimpling or changes to skin texture or discharge or bleeding from either nipple.

If anything feels or looks different to normal, it is best to get it checked promptly by a doctor to rule out anything serious such as cancer.

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Hugh Jackman has given fans an update on his health as the actor awaits the results of a biopsy - six years after his most recent treatment for skin cancer.

The 52-year-old actor appeared on The One Show on Friday, August 6, when the co-hosts addressed the "elephant in the room," asking the actor for an update on his latest skin check.

"I had a biopsy on my nose three days ago, I find out in the next day or two if it is anything, it may not be," he revealed, appearing via video link, per The Mirror.

"It's the least dangerous form of cancer but I'll let you know on social media."

Hugh was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2013 after doctors discovered basal-cell carcinoma on his nose. His most recent treatment for the disease was in 2015.

Jackman then issued a stark warning to fans, telling them to "wear sunscreen" and get regular checks.

"It’s certainly not my first, I’ve had five or six of them now. It’s pretty common when you have English parents and they take you over to Australia and you play cricket out in the sun," he explained.

"So wear sunscreen and get a skin check," he pleaded with fans.

Earlier this month, the X-Men star took to social media to open up about his latest health scare.

"A couple of notes - please get skin checks often, please don't think it won't happen to you and, above all, please wear sunscreen," he told his followers. "I just went to see Lisa and Trevor, my amazing dermatologist and doctors."

He went on: "They saw something that was a little irregular so they took a biopsy, getting it checked. So if you see a shot of me with this on, do not freak out."

Speaking about his diagnosis to People in 2015, the movie star said: "It's always a bit of a shock just hearing the word 'cancer'.

"Being an Australian it's a very common thing. I never wore sunscreen growing up so I was a prime candidate for it."

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