Christina Applegate Cancer Diagnosis Confirmed By Publicist

From the Associated Press:

LOS ANGELES -- Christina Applegate is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, but the disease was caught early and the actress is expected to fully recover, her publicist said.

The Emmy winner's cancer was detected through an MRI ordered by a doctor and is not life-threatening, publicist Ame Van Iden said in a statement Saturday.

Applegate is scheduled to appear on a one-hour television special, "Stand Up To Cancer," to be aired on ABC, CBS and NBC on Sept. 5 to raise funds for cancer research.

The 36-year-old actress has been nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the show "Samantha Who?", in which she plays a woman who wakes from a coma with no memory of who she is.

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Comments

[winningticket]

I love you Christine. You are a babe. Loved you on "Married With Children" and "Don't Tell Mom The Baby Sitters Dead". Please get well. My heart is sad. But you are a survivor! God Bless You Girl!

[trollsbwild]

So glad to hear she caught it early enough to allow for a full recovery.

Wishing her to be well soon!

[mamacat]

Best Wishes! Love ya!

[mnmouse]

This is terrible news. I've found her to be an extremely versitile actress and always enjoyed her work. All of my best to her.

[Daly]

peace, blessing and a speedy recovery

[YellowDogInRedCounty]

Love you Christina - Hope you have a fast and full recovery!

[Bluejay00234]

Aww get well love!

[expanse]

Sending good vibes and prayers to Christina. She is going to be fine. Very good actress and I really like her show.

[NickfromCali]

I always liked her talent. Good luck and Godspeed Christina.­..

(anything to win an Emmy. J/K)

[cBc]

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery, Christina!

[wm1066]

I have had such a crush on Christina since "Married" then I found out she was a neat person to boot!
My Apollo guide your doctors hand.

[Destin]

Best of luck to you Christina!

[irishgawdess]

I wish Christina well and hope she makes a speedy recovery.

I'm interested that her doctor ordered an MRI for her. The rest of us peon women get scheduled for mammograms that turn our breasts into pancakes. MRIs are just as or more effective than mammograms, and if they were used more often it would drive the price down. We should be asking for MRIs in droves.

Again, Christina, get well soon!

[amcg50]

My prayers for a successful and speedy recovery!

[TrueThis]

This will only make you stronger and wiser. Get well soon Christina, you will be in my prayers. Claim it.