Wednesday, August 20, 2008

CHRISTINA APPLEGATE HAS DOUBLE MASTECTOMY

Again, not really related to smoothies and raw food but it is so important that you get your annual mammograms and do your monthly self-breast examinations especially if you have a family history of breast cancer.

Christina Applegate, the 36-year-old actress recently underwent a double mastectomy. There is a family history of breast cancer in her mother. Luckily, an MRI found the cancer early and she has a very good prognosis. In the coming months, she will be undergoing staged breast reconstruction surgery. I am sure you are with me when we wish her all the best and salute her bravery to go ahead with a double mastectomy which increases her chances of remaining cancer-free.

On September 5, Miss Applegate will be appearing in an hour-long special where a new song will be performed by multiple artists including Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, LeAnne Rimes, and Melissa Etheridge just to name a few.

The name of the song is "Just Stand Up" and will debut on I-Tunes and the radio on September 2. This is a TV event to fund cancer research.

Miss Applegate currently stars in the very popular sitcom "Samatha Who" and was first seen appearing in long-running sitcom, Married With Children" where she played the role of Kelly Bundy.

We wish you well Miss Applegate and hope that women the world over take a leaf out of your book and get checked on a regular basis. You may save a life....your own.

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