Christina Applegate opens up about her decision to remove both breasts . Applegate stars in comedy series ` ` Samantha Who ? '' Why She Had a Double Mastectomy '' © 2008 . Actress ' test results for BRCA gene -- `` breast cancer gene '' -- were positive . The actress says she was diagnosed with the disease at age 19 and has been taking medication ever since, but now is going public because of a new study that shows women who have had their ovaries removed are
Christina Applegate opens up about her decision to remove both breasts . Applegate stars in comedy series ` ` Samantha Who ? '' Actress ' test results for BRCA gene -- `` breast cancer gene '' -- were positive . The actress says she was diagnosed with the disease at age 19 and has been taking medication ever since, but now is going public because of a new study that shows women who have had their ovaries removed are