Christina is returning to work as normal
Actress Christina Applegate will continue shooting her U.S. TV series Samantha Who? as she undergoes reconstructive breast surgery following a double mastectomy.The 36-year-old star revealed on Tuesday she had both breasts removed after being diagnosed with cancer last month.Applegate - who was given the all-clear following the operation - is now scheduled to undergo reconstructive surgery over the next eight months.A spokesperson for the star insists she will be "on a normal shooting schedule", adding that the procedure "is not affecting production".The actress had already completed filming five episodes for the upcoming season of her hit comedy show before stopping for a summer break at the end of June.An ABC spokesperson confirms: "They're on a scheduled hiatus and she'll be back next month. It's business as usual."Tagged in Christina Applegate