Celebrity’s cancer discovered after taking an online risk assessment [Video]

MINNEAPOLIS — Less than a month ago Olivia Munn went public with her breast cancer diagnosis and journey. Munn gained fame as a TV celebrity and as an actor in movies like Magic Mike, Ironman 2, and Date Night.  In mid-March the 44-year-old revealed a new role – cancer survivor. Munn made the announcement via Instagram. 

Munn’s cancer journey started ten months earlier. Even though she showed no symptoms or family history for the disease, her doctor suggested she take a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment test. It was a life-changing recommendation. Munn shared her story on NBC’s TODAY show.

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool is available online. It calculates a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer over the next five years through ninety years of age. The National Cancer Institute has details how it works. Here’s a link to the actual assessment. …