Cancer survivor Christina Applegate pregnant with first child

Christina Applegate has confirmed she is expecting her first baby with hubby-to-be Martyn Lenoble.

The 38-year-old, who had previously tweeted about craving avocados, told fans: "Thank you all for your sweet words, now you understand my avocado situation! xoxo"

Christina was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, and had a double mastectomy before being given the all-clear. She has since founded Right Action for Women, a charitable foundation dedicated to breast cancer screening.

She has credited fiance Martyn, 41, for being her "rock" during her cancer battle.

"I’m very grateful to Martyn for coming along at a time that he did because he’s been my rock through all of this," she said of her partner, who she got engaged to this Valentine's Day after two years together.

"He gave me something to really want to live for and something to smile about." she told

"I have a small but mighty support system and Martyn has really been an incredible part of my life. Without him, I don't know if I could've gone through any of it.

"He came around at a time when there was a lot of loss in my life on many levels, so he's been a really incredible help."

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