Actress Christina Applegate, perhaps best known for her role as Kelly Bundy on the sitcom Married with Children, has been diagnosed with early breast cancer. Her rep issued a statement saying that by her doctor's recommendation underwent an MRI, which detected the breast cancer. It was also noted that her condition is not life threatening. No further details have been released.

Applegate is just 1 of over 180,000 American women that will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Early detection is key with any type of cancer, especially breast cancer. Women in their 20's and 30's can do so by performing monthly breast self exams combined with a clinical breast exams every two to three years by their doctor. At age 40 women should begin having a regular mammogram to screen for breast cancer. Women who are at higher risk of breast cancer should begin screening earlier, as recommended by their doctor.

More About Breast Cancer

• Breast Cancer - The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Breast Cancer
• Breast Cancer Site at About.com

Last week, a memo penned from the director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, was released to the media that has caused a bit of frenzy, especially among parents. The memo warned 3,000 employees about an increased risk of cancer caused by cell phones and to severely limit children's cell phone usage to emergency calls only. The advisory comes from Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, a cancer expert, whose stance on cell phone usage completely contradicts many peer reviewed, credible studies that have yet to established a link between cell phones and brain cancer. So, where is he getting his information?

Dr. Herberman is basing his preliminary warning at the recommendation of a group of international expert panelists who feel that the electromagnetic fields emitted from cell phones should be classified as a potential health risk. He also says that "more definitive data" will be released in a World Health Organization report on cell phone use and its cancer risk. The report is scheduled to be released in two years.

Among the recommendations in Dr. Herberman's warning, are to limit children's cell phone use to emergencies only, to use a land line for longer conversations, and using a hands free device if you have to use a cell phone. See the complete memo and recommendations.