NBC Meet the Press Olivia Munn on surviving breast cancer and helping save other women’s lives: Full interview
Jun 8, 2025
Olivia Munn, an actor known for her versatile roles and a passionate advocate for women's health, shares her journey through breast cancer and motherhood. She opens up about the emotional and physical challenges she faced during treatment, emphasizing the importance of early detection. Munn discusses her experiences with surrogacy and how it shaped her perspective on family. The conversation highlights the urgent need for better funding and policies around women's health, encouraging others to prioritize their wellbeing.
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Facing Exhausting Cancer Treatments
- Olivia Munn described the exhausting side effects of hormonal therapy including exhaustion, anger, and anxiety.
- She chooses exhaustion to maintain her strength and continue enjoying life with her children.
Diagnosis Moment Feeling "Like a Car Crash"
- Olivia Munn recalled the moment she learned her breast cancer diagnosis following an MRI and ultrasound despite prior clear tests.
- She described feeling surreal and grounded simultaneously, like being thrown into a chaotic fight with no option but to fight on.
Get Lifetime Risk Assessment Test
- Women should take the free, quick online lifetime risk assessment test for breast cancer.
- If their score is above 20%, they should request an MRI even if mammograms and ultrasounds are clear.