From the hair to the infamous red swimsuit to Charlie's Angels to "Burning Bed," and her much publicized volatile relationship with Ryan O'Neil, Farrah Fawcett has been a pop culture icon for decades. Celebrity carries the burden of invasion of privacy; but, she allowed cameras to keep rolling during the worst of times while she was being treated for a rare form of cancer.
Tonight on NBC, Farrah Fawcett is sharing the story of her battle with anal cancer. At 62, she is terminally ill. Albeit she has the wherewithal to afford treatment and surgery by specialists in Germany, she also has the courage to share her story with us.
Did you watch the program?
If so, please share your thoughts here.
For more information on anal cancer:
Anal Cancer, Krisha McCoy, MS, empowHer.com
Colorectal & Anal Cancer Support Group, empowHer.com
Anal Cancer, NLM and NIH MedLinePlus
What is Anal Cancer and How is it Diagnosed?
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I just finished watching it. I thought it was done very well. It was a very truthful, honest depiction of what she was going through & I was amazed by her courage, faith and willingness to share her most private thoughts & feelings. It seems as though the word "empower" seems to always arise when women talk about their moments of strength. In her case, it was when she decided to shave off her trademark hair instead of letting the chemo take it from her. I hope that this documentary does what she hopes -- increase awareness, improve Americans' access to quality, innovative cancer care in the U.S. and show other women how to be their own best advocate.
May 15, 2009 - 10:37pmThis Comment