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See More... In an interview airing Tuesday morning on ABC's "Good Morning America," Christina Applegate declares that she has won her brief battle with breast cancer, but that she had to make the dramatic decision to have both of her breasts removed to increase the chances that it would not return.

Give us your thoughts below on how the actress has dealt with her cancer and your comments may end up on "The Insider" on TV tonight!

"My decision after looking at all the treatment plans that were possibilities for me, the only one that seemed the most logical, and the one that was going to work for me, was to have a bilateral mastectomy," she tells Robin Roberts.

She says she decided to make that decision to increase her chances that the cancer would not return. "I didn't want to go back to the doctors every four months," she says. "I wanted to be rid of it. For me this was the choice I made and it was a tough one."

Although she knows she made the right decision, she still finds her self breaking down at times.

"Sometimes I cry and sometimes I scream and I get really angry," she says. "It's all a part of healing and anyone who's going through out there, it's okay to cry. It's okay to fall on the ground and just scream if you want to."

But things are looking up for the actress, who says in the interview that she's now cancer free. "Absolutely 100 percent clear and clean," she says. "They got everything out, so I'm definitely not going to die from breast cancer."

The full interview will air on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday at 7 a.m.

Published 8/19/08 by the Insider

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  • that's great!
    peppypanda12 322 peppypanda12 8/18/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • good for her... I was in shock when i first read the news that she was with cancer... I'm so glad she's cured
    nattyross 271 nattyross 8/18/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • Congratulations! I am happy. I am also a cancer survivor of a little over two years as well. Again, Congrats on the excellent news. I wish you nothing but the best. Take care of yourself. Much love, Peace. God bless.
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • that's great news!!!! stay healthy christina....
    MichaelB19 127 MichaelB19 8/18/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • dear christina, i`m so really glad and relieved to hear that you are cured of this cancer disease.you are one of my favorite stars. i enjoy watching samantha who.my uncle larry and aunt suella have a daughter named laura who is battling breast cancer.sincerely, iloveinsider
    anonymous 95 ILOVEINSIDER 8/18/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • that was quick.... glad to hear it!
    itsmypencil 196 itsmypencil 8/18/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • Mind if I check? It should only take a few hours....
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • Christina, that is wonderful to hear my best to you. I love Samantha Who, great show.. Take care and stay healthy... Eileen
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • Good news that Christina is cancer-free, but also bittersweet in the sense that it took a double mastectomy to ensure her future health. What a difficult decision to make, and I can only imagine how hard that must have been for her. Even so, I hope Christina knows that she is still just as beautiful as ever, inside and out. Best of luck to her, both in her career and in her personal life.
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • So great to hear! I wish nothing but the best!
    anonymous 5 andrea123 8/19/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • let hope she get beeter soon
    fadyloverf 113 fadyloverf 8/19/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • My wife made the same decision last year, it's a tough one, but I'm glad Christina did too. It is the best thing she could have done. I hope she has a speedy recovery.
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
    • After being diagnosed with ovarian and uterine cancer in September 2007 - finishing chemo in Feb. 2008, I had genetic testing and tested positive for Braca - I just had a bilateral masectomy on July 18th - one of the toughest decisions of my life but the only one that made sense - I am sure your wife is doing well.
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  • that very good thing
    fadyloverbfv 116 fadyloverbfv 8/19/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • Christina Applegate is a brave and beautiful woman to admire. She is incredible to have made this strong and difficult decision, especially with her career focused in an industry that places such high regard on looks. I believe that Christina is more beautiful now than she has ever been before.
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • I think she made a very wise decision. I am 36 also and was also tested positve for the Braca1 gene mutation. I am just now finishing up the reconstructive portion of it. I am also cancer free. It was a very hard thing to do...but for peace of mind it was well worth it! Good Luck Christina....Your breasts will look better than ever!!
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • Congratulations on your strong decision. My thoughts are with you. My sister is recently recovering from breast cancer as well, having both breasts removed. I then tested positive for the BRCA1 gene, and will be having both of my breasts removed prophylactically. I have already done the bilateral tube and ovary removal, and my sister will be having this as a final surgery for her this September. It has been an extremely difficult time for all involved, but we do believe it's the only way to go. Good luck to you!
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • Ms. Applegate: I applaud your courage and strength. You are one of the many victims of this disease that the world can look up to. You fought and you won. You are still a beautiful, talented woman with so much to give (in areas you are not even of aware of yet). God bless and keep you.

    Gwen Turner, Cleveland, Ohio
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • She is really hot,i just heard that she is hooking up with a tall basketball player on a tall dating place named: Tallmingle.C O M ,really?
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • Did the same thing last September. Only stage two but with family history I chose to have both removed--entirely. In the process of a long reconstruction but have a real chance of living a long life...Christina made the right decision.
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • God bless you, Christina! What a great attitude you have. I'm so happy you're cancer-free!
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • Christina, you made a very brave decision, I admire your strength. You seem to be mourning what use to be but clearly moving on to share your story which can help others. For me, I believe we are here to learn from as well as teach others . . . you are a shining example of what we can be when we rise above our challenges. Thank you!
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • I have now have a great respect for Christina. Wow a Hollywood star actually thinking of her health and not her image! Both my parents died of cancer and I would make the same decision as she did. God bless her in the months to come-and hope she has the cutest boobs in Hollywood in a few months!
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • Wow...what a tough decision. Thanks for being an inspiration to others who may be facing the same decision...
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
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    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • I am SOO happy for her. I hope you stay healthy Christina
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
    • I am glad that Christina is healthy. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!
      anonymous anonymous 8/19/08
       
  • Take care Christina, we love you and we are with you!
    29asia 125 29asia 8/19/08   Message Add to Friends Reply
     
  • i know that you will pull thought it christine applegate. i am praying for you to get better christine.
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • your a brave beautiful girl god bless you your great and so is your show glad your ok!
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • http://tinyurl.com/68syfs - check out these photos of the fallen boobies
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • For Christina Applegate:
    Saw you on the morning show and want to include my prayers and best wishes regarding your cancer. My your health cotinue to be postive. God Blss
    My It souln
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • What a brave & courageous decision. I wish her continuous good health. I know that she will do whatever is in her power to help others with this disease. God is watching over her, He will use her in ways she hasn't imagined yet. Stay strong, and you'll stay healthy. Much respect. Gwenn
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • i cant even begin to imagine what that must be like. God bless you!!!!
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer about ten years ago (and again about four years ago) and chose to have a mastectomy performed. It was the easiest and hardest decision she'd ever had to make. I'm sure Christina, as with my wife, made the right decision. I'm ecstatic that Christina is cancer free, and I'll continue to pray the she, along with many other breast cancer surviviors, will remain cancer free.
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • My Dearest Christina,
    You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish for you many years of good health ahead and only good things from here on out...see more
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • Christina,P please do not take it lightly - that you had a double mastectomy and now you are cancer free. I also had a double mastectomy and 4 years later after undergoing chemo it came back against my chest wall. Another round of chemo and 7 yeaars later reoccurence in my lymph nodes. I am now told it is in remission until another occurence. I cannot take chemo becuase of heart palpitations, so I take oral chemo - 5 pills a day for 21 days and then a week off. I hope and pray you are cancer free but please do not be nieve to the disease. I didn't think I needed to have mammograms after my double mastectomy, thankfully I had a caring doctor you called me after the four years, and that is when it was found in the chest wall. Be brave there is plenty of us to help you.

    Linda
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • Christina,
    I went through the same thing 8 years ago and, yes, it was a hard decision to undergo a double masectomy with reconstruction. The surgeries take a while, but it's so worth it! You made the right decision and it helps to talk with someone who has gone through this -- I know it helped me.
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • It's wonderful that you have overcome this battle so far and I hope and pray for you that it doesn't return. Keep yourself healthy, happy and in good spirits because that is truly the best medicine. Surround yourself with those you love and enjoy life. You seem to be a beautiful person and have done a lot with your life, there's so much more for you to give, take advantage! **big hugs**
    anonymous 6 Hypnotizn 8/19/08   Message