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FACEBOOKAs a cancer survivor myself of 7 years, I admire your faith to go through the surgery you selected. I do hope you check out the Trans Flap proceedure that most women don't know about. It's great. You get a tummy tuck and new breasts all at the same time and its a cancer reconstruction proceedure so most insurances cover it.When I had to go back in 6 months to get the ring and a nipple, I wrote in ink above the place where it would be, PIMPLE, so the Dr. knew thats what I wanted. I was too old for a big pointey thing. I asksed him if he could read backwards, opened my gown and he laughed. I wrote it while looking in a mirror. It did go down and I do look balanced again, plus I have my cleavage back. You will be ok, just bless God everyday that you made the right decision. I do love your work. You are beautiful...
Thursday August 7, 2008
While Christina Applegate's announcement that she's battling an early form of breast cancer shocked her legions of fans, insiders tell Us Weekly in its latest issue, on newsstands now, that the Samantha Who? star, 36, is handling the diagnosis with fortitude.
"She is doing amazing and can fight any challenge life throws at her," pal Lance Bass tells Us.
Actor Barry Watson agrees: "I know Christina really well, and I know she will get through this with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor."
With a family history of the disease (mom Priddy had a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery when Applegate was 7-years-old and later underwent a hysterectomy), the actress is well equipped to cope.
"This diagnosis is a positive reinforcement of the importance of being vigilant with one's health," says Diana Rowden, the VP of health sciences at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, which Applegate has long supported.
Applegate's battle is her second struggle in weeks, as she's still grieving over the untimely death of ex-boyfriend Lee Grivas, who was found dead from an apparent drug overdose July 1.
Nevertheless, while the actress is one of 8,000 women under 40 who are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, friends, family, and supporters are rallying to her side and she's expected to fully recover.
Check out the latest issue of Us Weekly, available now, for the complete story behind how Applegate found out, what she learned from her mother's cancer struggle, what friends and co-stars say about her strengths, plus the 411 on breast cancer for women under 40 and an update on celebrity cancer survivors.
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I wish her all the best. I know this is very scary for her. Breast cancer kills so many women. I only wish that everyone had access to MRI screenings.
I would have to agree with what Jamie has said. I am 19 years old, and a survivor of cancer. When I first saw this cover it disturb me very much that a huge deal was made with her being 36, it came off as that was too young. Yes in a way it is young, but it is not young for cancer. What about the Olympian swimmer that is his twenty's? I was 17 when I was diagnosed, thats young. I came in contact with many younger kids than me, that have a lot worse than anybody could ever imagine. Although my prayers go out to Christina and her family. It is just heartbreaking that some people only care about celebrities that battle this horrible disease. Celebrities are the ones that will manage just fine, they have the money and many people to support them. Where as an average family may not have the money or people to raise the money for the traveling expenses to and form the hospital or the medical bills,or even great insurance. I personally think that the cover title could have been said in a less disturbing way. And for the "night", one day you will probably understand where "Jamie" and I are coming from, seeing how cancer is something that touches every body sometime or another.
In response to Jamie . This is "US" magazine. They do not sell their tabloid by writting stories about the "20 million people" you are praying for. If you want to read about all the other horrible unfortunate things that happen to the rest of us average ( non celebrity) people in the world, find yourself another magazine. I buy the magzine to read about famous people because once in a while I like a break from my very very serious job.
It disturbs me a lot to see this cover. Yes it is a shame that a young woman has breast cancer (or any type for that matter) but why was there not a story done for the other hundreds of thousands of women who have breast cancer? Why is there not a spread devoted to the millions of children around the world who suffer through various types of this disease every day, and have since a very young age and sometimes even birth. While I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate sickness which has come to this young actress and I will pray for her, her prayers will not be anymore special, nor will my thoughts be anymore sympathetic for her than they will be for the other 20 million people I am praying for because she has had a few successful movies, and a long running crude and inappropriate sitcom. There are too many people in the world who need our prayers and help who most people will never think of because they've never been on TV.
Christina, We love your show Samantha Who? Loved you on Married with children as Well ...:)You are such a beautiful young lady and talented .....You are in our prayers and thoughts ...God will heal you , to many people are praying for you :) Thank you so much for bringing laughter in our lives :)Looking forward to seeing you get well and watching you on TV :) May God Bless you ...
Hi Christina ! Your new show says that you'll be fine...
I wish Ms. Applegate all the best for a full and speedy recovery.
I hope she will then stay healthy for ever and that happiness and
joy will soon come back to her.
I would like to know her valid fan-post-address to wright her a letter.
I wish Ms.Applegate all the best for a full and speedy recovery.
I hope she will then stay healthy for ever and that happiness and
joy will soon come back to her.
Christina You can thank God for today's modern medicine that can help treat your condition better. I hope You can move into being pain free.
Thank God for today's modern medicine that can help treat your condition better in these times that we are living in now. I hope Christina You get away from the pain quickly and live pain free.
will say a pray for you
Peace, blessings, and a speedy recovery to you Christina....God, our Father in heaven, is with us always....he knows our hearts and what is best for us. Stay in prayer....the best is yet to come of all your trials.....and when the storm is over....the sun is there shining bright waiting for your loving smile. Keep your head up and a positive attitude...everything is going to work out.
Angel,
The Angels are with you now and always. God Bless you and restore you to good health.
MF
DEAR CHRISTINA, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AS YOU FIGHT THIS DISEASE. I LOVE YOUR SHOW,"samantha who".I KNOW THE FEELING YOUARE GOING THROUGH,FOR MY UNCLE LARRY AND AUNT SUELLA`S DAUGHTER LAURA ALSO HAS BREAST CANCER. GOD BLESS YOU.BEST WISHES, RANDY123
Keep positive mate
Who cares! I hope her T*ts fall off...
8:36 AM Jeanette bentley Says:
When i heard the name Christina Applegate, my mind went immediately to All In The Family.I remember watching that prog many years ago & loved it.I think Christina may have been about 16 then? Must add i am in New zealand.Do hope i have the right person?
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No, she was NOT on All In The Family. She was in Married with Children.
When i heard the name Christina Applegate, my mind went immediately to All In The Family.I remember watching that prog many years ago & loved it.I think Christina may have been about 16 then? Must add i am in New zealand.Do hope i have the right person?
Christini, I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers. I have a friend who is dealing with it also and she is your age, and is doing very well. GOD bless.
Good luck Christina! Christina has a great positive attitude and she is a strong person. My mom died of breast cancer, and I know screening and early detection are key. Asperger’s syndrome is a form of mild autism that often goes undetected. New years 2008: my little brother chris dropped dead - a moving testimony to a brother with asperger's syndrome, by zen peace.
I absolutely love Christina... her latest sitcom, "Samantha Who?" was clever, and funny, and it was something I really looked forward to watching after a long week. I am wishing her all the best, and keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. It is a wonderful reminder for all of us to stay in tuned with our bodies, and our health...
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Good luck Christina! I, too, am an "under 40" breast cancer survivor and am currently undergoing treatment. You would be amazed at what you can handle. Treatment isn't easy and many days you ask "why?" but you'll get thru it! Stay strong and thinking of you!
Christina everyone is praying for you to a speedy recovery & many healthy years to come. I enjoyed the show you were in Married with Children. You remind me of so many people I know. Keep a positive attitude & the prayers will work for you. You are a lovely person.
hope sehe get well soon
To 6:45: I think Ellie was refering to "Married with Children" and the tv Bundy family that Applegate was a part of, not Ted Bundy the serial killer.
Ted Bundy was a serial killer. I hope you were making a joke.
6:14, Marey Carey, the porn star, not Mariah Carey, the singer.
3:21...Mariah Carey isn't a.k.a....Get a grip!!! Mariah's dad passed away a couple of years ago from cancer. You are going to be suprised one day when one of your loved ones reaps what you have sown.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Christina. Alicia Mae is an @sshole. Ignore her.
