I would have to agree with what Jamie has said. I am 19 years old, and a survivor of cancer. When I first saw this cover it disturb me very much that a huge deal was made with her being 36, it came off as that was too young. Yes in a way it is young, but it is not young for cancer. What about the Olympian swimmer that is his twenty's? I was 17 when I was diagnosed, thats young. I came in contact with many younger kids than me, that have a lot worse than anybody could ever imagine. Although my prayers go out to Christina and her family. It is just heartbreaking that some people only care about celebrities that battle this horrible disease. Celebrities are the ones that will manage just fine, they have the money and many people to support them. Where as an average family may not have the money or people to raise the money for the traveling expenses to and form the hospital or the medical bills,or even great insurance. I personally think that the cover title could have been said in a less disturbing way. And for the "night", one day you will probably understand where "Jamie" and I are coming from, seeing how cancer is something that touches every body sometime or another.
Thursday August 7, 2008

While Christina Applegate's announcement that she's battling an early form of breast cancer shocked her legions of fans, insiders tell Us Weekly in its latest issue, on newsstands now, that the Samantha Who? star, 36, is handling the diagnosis with fortitude.
"She is doing amazing and can fight any challenge life throws at her," pal Lance Bass tells Us.
Actor Barry Watson agrees: "I know Christina really well, and I know she will get through this with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor."
With a family history of the disease (mom Priddy had a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery when Applegate was 7-years-old and later underwent a hysterectomy), the actress is well equipped to cope.
"This diagnosis is a positive reinforcement of the importance of being vigilant with one's health," says Diana Rowden, the VP of health sciences at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, which Applegate has long supported.
Applegate's battle is her second struggle in weeks, as she's still grieving over the untimely death of ex-boyfriend Lee Grivas, who was found dead from an apparent drug overdose July 1.
Nevertheless, while the actress is one of 8,000 women under 40 who are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, friends, family, and supporters are rallying to her side and she's expected to fully recover.
Check out the latest issue of Us Weekly, available now, for the complete story behind how Applegate found out, what she learned from her mother's cancer struggle, what friends and co-stars say about her strengths, plus the 411 on breast cancer for women under 40 and an update on celebrity cancer survivors.
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