Actress Christina Applegate is reportedly being treated for breast cancer. Her publicist, Ame Van Iden, issued this statemtent late yesterday: “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.”

The 36-year-old actress, still best known for her portrayal of the ditzy Kelly Bundy on “Married With Children”, has more recently been the start of an ABC comedy called “Samantha Who?”.

Applegate is schedule to appear on a special called “Stand up Cancer” that’s airing on the three major TV networks on September 5, to raise funds for cancer research.

How sad. Here’s hoping Christina’s treatments are successful and she gets well soon.