It's been a sad summer for Christina Applegate.  In July, her ex-boyfriend was found dead in his home following a drug overdose, and now the 36 year-old actress has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Last January, we reported that Christina wanted to have children "with or without a man in her life," in response to questions after her divorce.

The 36-year-old star released a statement confirming the illness through television news magazine 'Extra'.

The statement said: "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. No further statement will be issued at this time."

Thank goodness for that.  I sure hope things look up for Christina very soon.  We'd love to see her dreams for a family come true.