The 45-year-old actress was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy in 2023.
Olivia Munn underwent a hysterectomy as part of breast cancer treatment
Actress Olivia Munn announced, “I had an oophorectomy and a hysterectomy. My uterus, fallopian tube abrasions, and ovaries were removed.”
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Olivia Munn has come a long way in her fight against cancer, but she hasn’t done it alone.
The 45-year-old actress, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy in 2023, shared a video of her surgery in a candid Instagram post on Wednesday, June 10.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a bilateral mastectomy, also known as a bilateral mastectomy, is a surgical procedure in which both breasts are removed to treat breast cancer or reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Although it is typically given to people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, it can also be used as a preventive measure for people who are at high risk of developing breast cancer.
In the emotional footage, Mann can be seen being comforted by gynecologist Dr Thaith Aliabadi just before the surgery. Aliabadi hugs Mann as he wipes away his tears and gives words of encouragement.
Aliabadi said of Mann’s breasts, “This has nothing to do with it.” “I love you. I’ll be right there with you.”
Mann, who also underwent a partial hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and an oophorectomy (removal of one or both ovaries) as part of her treatment, gave a heartfelt shout-out to Aliabadi’s “compassionate” care.
“One of my biggest pieces of advice when the biggest battle of your life is about to begin is to find a team of doctors who listen to your needs and concerns and treat you as a person, not just a patient,” Mann wrote in the caption of the post, calling Aliabadi “an angel who walks among us.”
“Although my gynecologist (Dr. Tais Aliabadi) does not perform double mastectomies, he comforts me on the way to surgery on the day of surgery and is by my side the entire time, watching over me,” Mann wrote. “She cares about the health of her patients, even after hours.”
She added: “I don’t wish anyone to get cancer, but if you find yourself in the same situation as me, I hope you find a doctor like her.”
Mann opened up about her cancer recovery on “CBS News Sunday Morning” in March. The Your Friends and Neighbors star admitted that some treatments can be “very tiring”, but said he is “lucky” to be in this position.
“I don’t think it’s unfair that cancer took these things away from me or that I have to spend the rest of my life looking over my shoulder,” Mann said. “I know I’m lucky to be here. I’m so lucky to be in this mess and to be exhausted and not sleep the last few days. I’m truly honored to be alive in this world.”
Contributor: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY
