London, Aug 3(IANS) American actress Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The actress is expected to make a full recovery after early detection of cancer during a regular MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan, reports Contactmusic. com.

'Christina Applegate was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer. Benefiting from early detection through a doctor ordered MRI, the cancer is not life threatening,' her representative Ame Van Iden confirmed in a statement.

'Christina is following the recommended treatment of her doctors and will have a full recovery,' she added.

Applegate, who made her name on Fox's breakthrough show 'Married... with Children' as blonde teenager Kelly Bundy, had already agreed to star in a cancer benefit 'Stand Up To Cancer' on several US networks Sep 5 before her condition was revealed.

Applegate is also set to compete in next month's Emmy Awards, after receiving a nomination for the best lead actress in the comedy series 'Samantha Who?'