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One year ago, Christina Applegate announced she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer and had undergone a double mastectomy.
Now, the Emmy-winning actress, 37, tells Usmagazine.com she's doing much better.
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"I'm very good," she told Us at the Rock a Little, Feed a Lot benefit concert in Los Angeles Tuesday.
Applegate tells Us she's launching her own foundation called Right Action in late October, breast cancer awareness month.
"It will provide financial aid for women of high risk who want to get MRIs. If you don't have insurance -- which millions of Americans don't -- it's $5,000, so women are opting to not have this test," she explained. "That's what saved my life, and I want to give back in that respect."
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Applegate -- who admitted she wanted to "cry...and scream" after her diagnosis -- says she's dedicating most of her time to shedding light on the disease.
"My mother is a breast and ovarian cancer survivor and I've always been very outspoken about it. Then of course it happened to me. And I lost my cousin last year to cancer -- so its very important that we stop it," she said. "Enough is enough."
Another thing she's focusing on?
"I am working on getting a job so if you hear of anything, let me know!" joked Applegate, who last starred on Samantha Who, which was canceled in May after two years on the air.
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BillSeeing Christina brings two words to my mind, absolutely adorable. Anyone would be blessed to have her in their life , she is just such a very sweet girl. I would like to see more of her in television and in some movies.report abuseposted November 9, 2009 1:07 AM PST
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BillSeeing Christina brings two words to my mind, absolutely adorable. Anyone would be blessed to have her in their life , she is just such a very sweet girl. I would like to see more of her in television and in some movies.report abuseposted November 9, 2009 1:07 AM PST
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jobenaI'm very happy for her. She deserves the very best.report abuseposted October 3, 2009 1:41 PM PDT
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jobenaI'm very happy for her. She deserves the very best.report abuseposted October 3, 2009 1:41 PM PDT
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lindsayI found a great dating site________S e e k i n g R i c h . C o m________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties and even hot celebs.. what's the most important is that you dont have to be a millionaire.but you can meet one. I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .You should check it out!!! GGGGGGGreport abuseposted October 1, 2009 11:19 AM PDT
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lindsayI found a great dating site________S e e k i n g R i c h . C o m________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties and even hot celebs.. what's the most important is that you dont have to be a millionaire.but you can meet one. I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .You should check it out!!! GGGGGGGreport abuseposted October 1, 2009 11:19 AM PDT
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LoriShe is an amazing woman. I wish they wouldn't have cancelled Samantha Who? It was one of the better shows on tv. I hope you find something soon, Christina. We miss you! Best wishes to you!!report abuseposted October 1, 2009 10:52 AM PDT
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fgjhjLOL.... search " ec4bag " on google to get the same designer bags with Karolina and Jessica. " ec4bag " is just for fashion ladies, wow! only $99-$199 Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Fendi, Coach, Miu Miu, Dior, Hermes, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino...report abuseposted October 1, 2009 6:33 AM PDT
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mChristina Applegate has always been a class act. She portrayed a dumb sleazy blonde on Married with Children but I don't think she was ever like her character. I hope she continues to heal.report abuseposted October 1, 2009 4:44 AM PDT
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AlbertClassy lady.report abuseposted September 30, 2009 4:58 PM PDT
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