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Christina Applegate in Treatment for Breast Cancer

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Christina Applegate Breast Cancer News

Samantha Who? actress Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently in treatment, according to an official statement from her rep.

"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."

Christina, 36, was said to be deeply saddened by the sudden death of her ex-boyfriend Lee Grivas last month. Now she has a new emotional battle to contend with as she works to fight her way back from breast cancer.

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