Despite cancer only being in one breast, the star tested positive for the breast cancer gene BRCA1 and as a result opted to have both breasts removed:

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,” said Applegate. “So basically I had a prophylactic double mastectomies.”

Explaining her rationale in taking that dramatic step, she said, “I didn’t want to go back to the doctors every four months for testing and squishing and everything. I just wanted to kind of be rid of this whole thing for me. This was the choice that I made, and it was a tough one.”

The surgery was three weeks ago and the Samantha Who star has not had chemotherapy or radiation.

The actress plans to have reconstructive surgery over the next eight months:

I’m gonna have cute boobs till I’m 90,” she quipped, as Roberts pointed out how Applegate’s sense of humor has helped the actress endure the ordeal.

On how she’s coping she says:

“Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I scream, and I get really angry and I get really into wallowing in self-pity sometimes, and I think it’s all part of healing.”

Although the article states she didn’t have chemotherapy or radiation it does not state whether she will or not.  I didn’t watch the show so I don’t know if she mentioned it on there or not.  I get the impression the answer is no.

We wish her well.

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