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Alison Hall Finds Breast Cancer While Reporting on Olivia Munn
Inside Edition reporter Alison Hall discovered her own breast cancer after interviewing Olivia Munn about her diagnosis.
In brief
Inside Edition reporter Alison Hall discovered her own breast cancer after interviewing Olivia Munn about her diagnosis. Alison Hall was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer after taking a breast cancer risk assessment test while reporting on Olivia Munn's diagnosis. Originally reported by Popsugar.
Alison Hall Reporting on Olivia Munn
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Inside Edition reporter Alison Hall was assigned to report on actress Olivia Munn's breast cancer diagnosis in March 2024.
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Hall took a breast cancer risk assessment test on camera with a surgical oncologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.
36 Percent Risk Score
The test revealed Hall had a 36 percent chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime, just one point below Olivia Munn's score.
Family History of Breast Cancer
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Hall's mother survived breast cancer as a teenager, and Hall tested negative for BRCA genes in her 20s.
Early-Stage Diagnosis
Hall's mammogram showed dense and cystic breasts, requiring an MRI that revealed early-stage breast cancer.
Olivia Munn's Support
Olivia Munn responded to Hall's email after her diagnosis and continued to check in on her during treatment.
Double Mastectomy
Hall scheduled a double mastectomy with reconstruction in January 2025, noting it is far from elective breast augmentation.
Recovery and Confidence
Hall regained confidence after a year post-surgery, emphasizing patience and self-love in recovery.
The one thing
Alison Hall was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer after taking a breast cancer risk assessment test while reporting on Olivia Munn's diagnosis.
