Olivia Munn Had Double Mastectomy After Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Munn said she was given the diagnosis last April, two months after negative results on a test that checked for 90 cancer genes.
Christina Applegate chose breast reconstruction after a double mastectomy due to her uncompromising devotion to her health. Her experience inspires women to prioritize their health.
Why did Angelina Jolie have a double mastectomy even though she didn t have cancer?
Angelina Jolie elected to proceed with prophylactic double mastectomy after undergoing genetic screening and learning that she had a significantly elevated risk of developing breast cancer due to mutation of the BRCA1 gene.
Many celebrities have experienced breast cancer, including Christina Applegate, Shannen Doherty, and Wanda Sykes. Read about how these breast cancer survivors and others are using their star power to raise awareness.
Tatjana Patitz, a supermodel who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s, died Wednesday morning in California. She was 56. The cause of death was breast cancer, her New York agent, Corinne Nicolas at the Model CoOp agency, told TODAY.com.
Australian-British pop singer Minogue says her doctor missed her breast cancer in 2005. She learned about the misdiagnosis only when she went back for a second opinion several weeks later. Minogue quickly had lumpectomy to remove the small tumor, followed by chemo.
'The Walking Dead' actor Erik Jensen diagnosed with stage 4 cancer: 'I am resilient' Erik Jensen, best known for his roles in "The Walking Dead," "For Life" and "Mr. Robot," has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Miranda McKeon, the 19-year-old star of "Anne With an E," said she felt like she was in her own movie when she was diagnosed with breast cancer this year. McKeon was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer after she felt an unusual lump in her breast.
People who choose to go flat after mastectomy are becoming much more visible. Lending their support are celebrities who are also going flat after mastectomy, including actors Kathy Bates and Anjelica Huston and comedian Tig Notaro.
Olivia Munn Reveals She Had a “Full Hysterectomy” Amid Her Breast Cancer Battle. The actor says it was a “big decision to make, but it was the best decision for me, because I needed to be present for my family.”
I don't have time for it." The weight of all she did set in to the point that she put off the surgery for a few days to take the children on a sudden surprise trip to Florida. Adams went from hearing her lump was just lymph nodes to undergoing an emergency double mastectomy, but there wasn't more to do but press on.
It was national news in 1985 when a television, Broadway and film star announced that she had breast cancer and would have a double mastectomy. Ann Jillian was the sassy, sexy, platinum blonde that America loved, and who now had cancer.
The country star had "proactive" surgery in November after discovering she had the RAD51D gene mutation, which places her at higher risk for developing ovarian and breast cancer. Country singer Morgan Wade is opening up on social media about her recovery from double mastectomy surgery and reconstruction.
Early (preclinical) studies showed that some cancer cells can't use ketones as energy. So, changing the diet to be high in fat and low in carbohydrate will lower glucose levels and starve cancer cells. Normal body cells adapt and can use ketones to survive. But these are early studies which are mostly in animals.
Olympic track star Chaunte Lowe was just 34 when she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2019. “When I heard those words, I was extremely devastated,” she said. “I couldn't imagine that a world-class athlete — [and] the healthiest that I had ever been — would face something like cancer.”
Paul Baron talks breast cancer awareness after actress Olivia Munn announced her Luminal B diagnosis. "I've kept the diagnosis and the worry and the recovery and the pain medicine and the paper gowns private. I needed to catch my breath and get through some of the hardest parts before sharing," she said.
Which Real Housewives star passed away from breast cancer?
Real Housewives of Johannesburg star Naledi Willers has reportedly died after losing her battle to cancer. The reality TV star, model and actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2019.
