Christina Applegate reveals she had ovaries and fallopian tubes removed

Breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate revealed that after undergoing a double mastectomy in 2008, she decided to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to prevent another cancer diagnosis. Applegate, 45, told Today. “That’s how I’ve taken control of everything. It’s a relief." The actress founded the Right Action for Women foundation, which provides financial resources for women to get essential breast screenings.