Actress Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks’ wife, undergoes a double mastectomy

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks at the SNL 40th Anniversary Celebration in February. Wilson recently underwent a double mastectomy for breast cancer. Photo: AFP

The actress notes in a statement how important a second opinion is when it comes to your health.

Rita Wilson, the actress and wife of actor Tom Hanks, said she underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after being diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer.