Christina Applegate Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Actress Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with breast cancer, according to her rep.Her publicist, Ame Van Iden, released a statement late Saturday night:“Christina Applegate was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer. Benefiting from early detection through a doctor ordered MRI, the cancer is not life threatening.”“Christina is following the recommended treatment of her doctors and will have a full recovery. No further statement will be issued at this time.”

The actress, widely known for her role as Kelly Bundy on the popular 80’s and 90’s Fox TV series, Married With Children, made her return to television last fall on the ABC hit comedy, Samantha Who? She was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy for her role as Samantha, who wakes from a coma after eight days and has amnesia.Applegate’s mother, Nancy Lee Priddy, was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time when Christina was around 7 years old. Her mother had a mastectomy and underwent reconstructive surgery. Applegate will appear on the September 5th telethon, Stand Up to Cancer, which will raise funds for cancer awareness. The event will be broadcast simultaneously on the three major networks - CBS, ABC and NBC.