Christina Applegate ‘Worried’ About Daughter’s Health After Undergoing Surgeries

Christina Applegate recently decided to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to reduce the risk of cancer.

While speaking with Today, the actress said that she just had the surgery two weeks ago. In 2008, Applegate underwent double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. “My cousin passed away from ovarian cancer in 2008. I could prevent that. That’s how I’ve taken control of everything. It’s a relief. That’s one thing off the table. Now, let’s hope that I don’t get hit by a bus,” she said.

In the same year, it was revealed that Applegate’s mom, Nancy Priddy, also battled breast cancer. The illness recurred several years later. This was ultimately what made her decide to undergo double mastectomy, she told “Good Morning America” at that time.

According to People, Applegate has the BRCA1 gene mutation, which predisposes her to developing cancer. The actress is worried that her 6-year-old daughter, Sadie, might have the same gene as well.

“The chances that my daughter is BRCA positive are high. I look at her and feed her the cleanest foods. I try to keep her stress levels down. I’m doing everything I can on my end knowing that in 20 years, she’ll have to start getting tested. Hopefully by then there will be advancements. It breaks my heart to think that’s a possibility,” she said.

Applegate and her husband, Martyn LeNoble, grow their own vegetables to make sure that they are eating clean and healthy foods. The “Up All Night” star also revealed that they are 100 percent organic at home. “My daughter is a vegetarian and practically vegan. That’s her choice. That’s how she eats. We’re really conscious about what we buy. Get some kale! Plant some green kale in your backyard and throw it into everything,” she suggested.

On top of this, Applegate also tries to keep her own stress levels down. But the actress acknowledged that it could be very difficult to do. “Breathe deeper. That’s a big one for me. I used to be a stressed-out person. I’m not anymore. I try to find the lining in everything in life,” she said.