Farrah Fawcett being remembered at LA funeral Jul 1, 2009
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Hundreds say final farewell to Farrah Fawcett Jul 1, 2009
The 62-year-old actress and pin-up girl died last Thursday after a three-year battle with anal cancer, news that was quickly overshadowed by the death of King of Pop Michael Jackson later that day ... The 62-year-old actress and pin-up girl died last Thursday after a three-year battle with anal cancer, news that was quickly overshadowed by the death of King of Pop Michael Jackson later that day. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Farrah Fawcett laid to rest at L.A. funeral Jul 1, 2009
Diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, Fawcett's battle with the disease was documented in "Farrah's Story," which aired last month on NBC.. More on Access Hollywood. (MSNBC -- News)
Fawcett honored at funeral Jul 1, 2009
"Although this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world." Diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, Fawcett's battle with the disease was documented in "Farrah's Story," which aired last month on NBC.. Stewart, a producer of the documentary, said Fawcett was "much more than a friend; she was my sister." "Although I will miss... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Fawcett to have private funeral Jun 29, 2009
The actress died on Thursday aged 62 after losing a three-year battle with anal cancer. Her illness was chronicled in a US TV documentary, Farrah's Story, which was broadcast earlier this year. (BBC News)
'Charlie's Angels' Farrah Fawcett dies at 62 (42) Jun 28, 2009
Fawcett, 62, died Thursday morning at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, after being diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. The news came just a month after the airing of "Farrah's Story," a documentary in which she made public her painful treatments and dispiriting setbacks - from shaving her golden locks before chemotherapy could claim them to undergoing experimental treatments in Germany. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Last Goodbye Jun 28, 2009
Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in September 2006 and, despite going into remission and enduring extensive chemotherapy and surgery both in the U.S. and Germany, it was revealed earlier this year that the cancer had spread to her liver. She stopped receiving treatment in May. (Fox News)
Michael Jackson, R.I.P. Jun 27, 2009
The LAT is alone in fronting the news that the Charlie's Angels star of anal cancer, which she had been fighting since 2006. She was 62. (Slate)
* Actress Farrah Fawcett dies of cancer at 62 Jun 27, 2009
Fawcett, who first vaulted to stardom by an alluring poster of her in a red swimsuit, was diagnosed with anal cancer in late 2006. It spread to her liver in 2007, proving resistant to numerous medical treatments in Germany and California. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Misleading Ideas People Get From Celebrity Cancer Stories Jun 27, 2009
But it was not until early 2007, after she had completed treatment, that Ryan O' Neal, a longtime friend and father of her son, announced that Fawcett had anal cancer, a rare disease ... As Laurence R. Sands, a Florida surgeon who treats anal cancer patients, told , there is no scientific proof that such immune system stimulants work. (Slate)
Farrah Fawcett loses fight against cancer Jun 27, 2009
Fawcett, who checked into a hospital in early April, had been battling anal cancer on and off for three years. Bloch told CNN that Ryan O'Neal, Fawcett's romantic partner since the mid-1980s, and her friend Alana Stewart were with Fawcett at Saint John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California, when she died. (CNN -- Health)
Farrah Fawcett's Anal Cancer: Fighting the Stigma Jun 27, 2009
Anal Cancer Does Not Connote Promiscuity ... Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer -- a rare and stigmatized disease -- in 2006 ... Indeed, estimates for the percentage of anal cancers as a result of infection with ranges from 45 to 90 percent. (ABC News)
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas displays Jackson figure Jun 27, 2009
Fawcett, 62, died Thursday morning at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, after being diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 ... Fawcett, 62, died Thursday morning at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, after being diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. (Fresno Bee -- State)
The Medical Side of Two Tragedies Jun 27, 2009
Fawcett had anal cancer, which is a relatively rare form of cancer. According to the experts, just over 5,000 Americans will be diagnosed with anal cancer this year. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Farrah Fawcett, iconic 'Charlie's Angels' actress, 62 Jun 26, 2009
A resident of Beverly Hills, she had recently returned to St. John s for treatment of complications of anal cancer. Actor Ryan O Neal - her longtime partner, who was at her side during her final days - said in a statement that her family and friends take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world. (Boston Globe)
Fawcett dies of cancer Jun 26, 2009
She had been diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. As she underwent treatment, she enlisted the help of actor Ryan O'Neal, who had been her longtime companion and is the father of her son, Redmond, born in 1985. (Erie Times-News, PA)
2 lost icons: For Generation X, a really bad day Jun 26, 2009
com has established an online memorial for Farrah Fawcett, who lost her long battle with anal cancer today at St. John's Health Center in L.A. at the age of 62 ... Following her diagnosis with anal cancer in 2006, Farrah waged a very public battle against the disease, documenting her fight in "Farrah's Story," which aired in May on NBC. ... Fawcett, 62, died Thursday morning at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, after being diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Actress Farrah Fawcett Passes Away Jun 26, 2009
She has been dealing with anal cancer for several years and lost her fight with it today, June 25, 2009, in a Santa Monica hospital in Los Angeles ... In 2006, Fawcett was stricken with anal cancer. (Suite101.com)
Donations helped me chase my dreams, Street says Jun 26, 2009
Actress suffered from anal cancer that spread to other parts of her body. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
'70s sex symbol dies at 62 Jun 26, 2009
Fawcett, 62, died Thursday morning at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, nearly three years after being diagnosed with anal cancer ... She appeared in a string of commercials, including one where she shaved quarterback Joe Namath, and in such TV shows as "That Girl," "The Flying Nun," "I Dream of Jeannie" and "The Partridge Family." She was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Farrah Fawcett dead at 62 Jun 26, 2009
Ryan ONeal, the longtime companion who had reunited with Fawcett as she fought anal cancer, was at her side, along with close friend Alana Stewart, Bloch said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Screen star Fawcett dies aged 62 Jun 26, 2009
The video diary chronicled her battle with anal cancer in her final months. O'Neal said she had wanted to tell her story on her own terms. (BBC News)
'Charlie's Angel' Star Farrah Fawcett Dies Jun 26, 2009
Ryan O'Neal, the longtime companion who had reunited with Fawcett as she fought anal cancer, was at her side, along with close friend Alana Stewart, Bloch said ... "Fawcett's most unfortunate career moment may have been a 1997 appearance on David Letterman's show, when her disjointed, rambling answers led many to speculate that she was on drugs. She denied that, blaming her strange behavior on questionable advice from her mother to be playful and have a good time.In September 2006, Fawcett, who... (Click2Houston, TX)
'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett dies at 62 Jun 26, 2009
Fawcett, 62, died Thursday morning at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monic 000012A3 a, nearly three years after being diagnosed with anal cancer ... Fawcett, 62, died Thursday morning at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, nearly three years after being diagnosed with anal cancer. (Fresno Bee)
Fallen Angel: Farrah Fawcett Dies at 62Iconic "Charlie's Angels" actress loses cancer battle, dies in Calif. hospital. Jun 26, 2009
was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. Although doctors declared her free of cancer in February 2007, a few months later they learned that the cancer had returned. (ABC News)
Farrah Fawcett dies of cancer Jun 26, 2009
She had been diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 ... She underwent two weeks of tests and was told the devastating news: She had anal cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tributes.com Establishes Online Memorial for Farrah Fawcett: A Place to Share Memories and Condolences Jun 26, 2009
com has established an online memorial for Farrah Fawcett, who lost her long battle with anal cancer today at St. John's Health Center in L.A. at the age of 62 ... Following her diagnosis with anal cancer in 2006, Farrah waged a very public battle against the disease, documenting her fight in "Farrah's Story," which aired in May on NBC.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obituaries: Michael Jackson, 50; Farrah Fawcett, 62 Jun 26, 2009
She underwent two weeks of tests and was told the devastating news: She had anal cancer. ONeal, with whom she had a 17-year relationship, again became her constant companion, escorting her to the hospital for chemotherapy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Farrah Fawcett's Struggle With Anal Cancer Jun 26, 2009
Farrah Fawcett, the face of a new generation in the 1970s, re-emerged reluctantly in 2006 as the face of anal cancer. Reluctantly, because of the stigma anal cancer carries most cases are caused by the human papillomavirus, the sexually transmitted disease that is responsible for most cervical cancers and some oral cancers ... Anal cancer is still relatively rare in the U.S. but has been on the rise in recent years, mostly because of the increased spread of HPV. The American Cancer Society... (Fox News)
Ryan O'Neal to wed Farrah Fawcett Jun 23, 2009
He added the actress was "fighting for her life" after being diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. O'Neal and Fawcett, 62, have been romantically involved on-and-off since 1982. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ryan O'Neal Says He Plans To Marry Farrah Fawcett Jun 23, 2009
Fawcett was diagnosed in 2006 with anal cancer that has spread to her liver. The "Charlie's Angels" star and O'Neal have a 24-year-old son, Redmond. (Click2Houston, TX)
O'Neal to marry Fawcett Jun 23, 2009
O'Neal (68) told ABC television's Barbara Walters in an interview due to air later this week that 'Charlie's Angels' star Fawcett, who has been battling anal cancer for three years, had agreed to marry him. "I've asked her to marry me, again, and she's agreed," an emotional O'Neal told Walters in excerpts of the interview on ABC News website. (iAfrica.com)
More are searching the Web for medical advice Jun 19, 2009
According to Yahoo, the top 15 symptom-related searches in the past month. By Erin Thompson, USA TODAY The number of adults who turn to the Internet for health information has nearly doubled in the past two years, from 31% to 60%, according to a study. (USA Today -- Tech)
What's best treatment for hemorrhoids? Jun 6, 2009
Can they cause anal cancer. A Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in and around the anus. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer Jun 2, 2009
Disappointing' results may yet be reversed with longer-term study, researchers say. Saturday, May 30, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Threshold Pharmaceuticals Presents Encouraging Data From Clinical Trials of TH-302 for Solid Tumors May 31, 2009
Nine patients have had tumor assessments, 2 of whom had a PR in non-small cell lung cancer and anal cancer with both confirmed and ongoing. There are 5 patients with SD, 3 of whom have ongoing SD lasting for 4 to 5 cycles. (Primezone Releases)
The Disparity In Cancer Research Funding May 28, 2009
Fawcett Has Rare Anal Cancer. Dr. Jennifer Ashton explains to Harry Smith about the facts of anal cancer and what may happen to Farrah Fawcett if rumors about her condition are true ... I discovered that sad truth in '99 when I was diagnosed with anal cancer. (CBS News)
Producer disputes Farrah Fawcett's TV special May 27, 2009
The , particularly about the absence of more solid medical info: "Nobody mentions anal pap smears, which researchers increasingly cite as a way to screen for cell changes that lead to anal cancer. The film also doesnt make clear that in many cases, anal cancer can be treated and cured.". The New York Times called the TV special "awful because it was an exploitative portrait of a celebrity's fight with cancer. ... NBC took Ms. Fawcett's candid video diary and allowed it to be packaged as a... (Multichannel News)
Fawcetts friends prepare to say goodbye May 21, 2009
The actress, 62, was diagnosed with anal cancer in September 2006. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, Fawcett was declared cancer-free in February 2007. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
FOR ANGEL FARRAH, A FINAL FEATURE FILM May 19, 2009
Why couldn't anyone remove her anal cancer without necessitating a colostomy in this country, while in Germany it was possible. This documentary should be discussed during oncological conferences in US hospitals. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Fawcett cried, joked about her documentary May 19, 2009
and it made me laugh that she would still have those terms in her head," O'Neal said. Fawcett, 62, the former star of the TV show "Charlie's Angels," was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, and it spread to her liver two years ago. The film includes footage of Fawcett shaving her own hair late last year when it began to fall out after chemotherapy. (L-R) Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith walk onstage together during a tribute to Aaron Spelling at the 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards... (Xinhuanet, China)
Fawcett friend: No one has given her timetable May 19, 2009
Farrah Fawcett has been fighting Stage 4 anal cancer, which has spread ... (CNN) -- Farrah Fawcett, whose public battle with anal cancer has brought new attention to a rarely discussed disease, has not been given a timetable from her doctor about how much time she has left, according to her friend Alana Stewart ... Farrah Fawcett, seen here in 2006, has waged a very public battle with anal cancer. (CNN -- US)
Farrahs Story draws nearly 9 million viewers May 18, 2009
Fawcett, 62, was diagnosed in 2006 with anal cancer that has spread to her liver. The film was NBC's most-watched television program in its Friday night time slot in more than a year, excluding the Olympics, according to preliminary ratings released Saturday. (MSNBC -- Television)
Farrah Fawcett: A Profile May 18, 2009
She boldly documented her struggle with life threatening anal cancer in the May 2009 telepic. That NBC television broadcast, which turned her private suffering into an empathetic public spectacle, featured a gaunt, and visibly weakened and weathered Fawcett, enduring exhaustive medical treatments while being surrounded by family, friends and well wishers. (Suite101.com)
...nearly 9 million viewers May 17, 2009
The 62-year-old Fawcett was diagnosed in 2006 with anal cancer that has since spread to her liver. According to preliminary ratings released Saturday, "Farrah's Song" was NBC's most-watched program in its Friday night time slot in more than a year, excluding the Olympics. (The Drudge Report)
Miss California And "Hate Groups" May 16, 2009
Dr. Jennifer Ashton: As With Most Cancers, Key Is Catching Anal Cancer Early, Or It's Uusually Lethal. . (CBS News -- Early Show)
Farrah's Cancer Rare, But Often Treatable May 16, 2009
Dr. Jennifer Ashton: As With Most Cancers, Key Is Catching Anal Cancer Early, Or It's Uusually Lethal ... Fawcett has been fighting anal cancer for over three years ... For the people whose lives have been destroyed by anal cancer, that's a big number. (CBS News)
Farrah still has sense of humor, Jackson says May 16, 2009
The TV special chronicles Fawcetts journey from first being diagnosed with anal cancer in October 2006, her trips abroad to seek treatment as the cancer spread to other parts of her body, and her current, likely terminal state as she grapples with her fate. TODAY focused its spotlight on the courageous story of Fawcett this week, airing interviews with her longtime companion Ryan ONeal and close friend Alana Stewart. (MSNBC -- News)
'Farrah's Story' is hard-hitting May 16, 2009
The anal cancer that struck Fawcett in 2006 does seem especially cruel, and this two-hour film is an unflinching look at the toll it has taken. "Farrah's Story" shows Fawcett as she's learning bad news, vomiting after an aggressive procedure, enduring excruciating pain on an operating table in Germany. (Boston Globe)
Leno's last guest will be his own replacement May 16, 2009
Fawcett is suffering from complications from anal cancer that has spread to her liver. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Farrah Fawcett Shockingly Shaves Head, Hollywood Gathers to Pray For a Miracle May 15, 2009
Fawcett was first diagnosed with anal cancer in September 2006 and despite going into remission, it was revealed earlier this year that the cancer had spread to her liver. The feature-length film (which airs on NBC this Friday) poignantly chronicles the trials and tribulations of her two-and-a-half year battle with the disease. (Fox News)
Farrahs Story a taleof inner strength May 15, 2009
At every step of the way, since she was first diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, close friend Alana Stewart who produced Farrahs Story and handled almost all of the camerawork was by her side. And Ryan ONeal, her on-again, off-again romantic partner, has been completely on since the cancer arrived. (MSNBC -- News)
Producer sues over Fawcett documentary May 15, 2009
The documentary is a candid look at the former Charlies Angels actress battle with anal cancer, which has spread to her liver. Paul Bloch, a publicist for Fawcett, ONeal and Stewart, said the lawsuit would be hurtful to Fawcett if she found out about it. (MSNBC -- News)
'Farrah's Story' Details Actress' Cancer Struggle May 15, 2009
Fawcett was diagnosed in 2006 with anal cancer that has spread to her liver. Fawcett is doing "OK," a guarded O'Neal said. (Click2Houston, TX)
ONeal: I love Farrah more than ever now May 14, 2009
Just four months after she was originally diagnosed with anal cancer, her doctors told her she was cancer-free ... Of all the things I've ever hoped for in my life, finding a doctor to surgically remove my anal cancer did not even make the top one million on my list, Fawcett comments in Farrahs Story. (MSNBC -- News)
Public fascination fuels private pain May 14, 2009
Farrah Fawcett has been battling anal cancer for almost three years and is said to be in dire shape, confined to her bed, the cancer now in her liver. Her longtime companion, Ryan O'Neal, says she doesn't speak much She's down to few words. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
'Farrah's Story' May 14, 2009
Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and went into remission, but the disease returned in 2007. O'Neal was diagnosed with leukemia in 2001. (USA Today)
Ryan O'Neal in `awe' of Farrah Fawcett's courage May 14, 2009
O'Neal and Stewart participated in the documentary titled "Farrah's Story," a video diary of the actress' fight against anal cancer that has spread to her liver. The film airs Friday on NBC.. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Jaclyn Smith: One Of "Farrah's Angels" May 14, 2009
" Smith travels for an organization called , that informs women about breast cancer risk factors. Fawcett will set the record straight and share her whole story - this time her way- through a documentary called "Farrah's Story," airing Friday, May 15 at 9 p.m. ET on . "Farrah's Story," will be a video diary of the actress' fight against anal cancer that has spread to her liver. Her longtime companion, Ryan O'Neal, her friend, Alana Stewart, along with her "Charlie's Angels" co-stars, Smith and... (CBS News)
'Farrah's Story' is a diary of hope May 14, 2009
Fawcett, 62, was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. It has spread to her liver. (Boston Globe)
'I Love Farrah More' May 14, 2009
The film follows Fawcett, 62, from her initial diagnosis of anal cancer in 2006 to her journey to Germany to search for alternative treatment. Last month, a spokesman for the actress revealed that the cancer. (Fox News)
Fawcett Fights Tabloids for Privacy Farrah Fawcett set a trap for hospital employees she suspected of leaking info. May 13, 2009
The actress, who was known for her "Farrah hair," has lost her golden tresses to the terminal anal cancer she's been fighting. (Splash/Getty Images). (ABC News)
Farrah Fawcett Breaks Her Silence, Slams Tabloids and California Hospital May 13, 2009
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times from August, but held at Fawcett's request until now, the actress said that the gravity of her struggle with anal cancer was exacerbated by having to endure it under public scrutiny. It s much easier to go through something and deal with it without being under a microscope, Fawcett, 62 said. (Fox News)
Lack of privacy makes Fawcetts battle tougher May 12, 2009
Speaking to a reporter for the first time since she was diagnosed with anal cancer in September 2006, the former "Charlie's Angels" icon granted Charles Ornstein, formerly of the Los Angeles Times, an interview one she gave in August and which the newspaper published Monday, in anticipation of "Farrah's Story," a two-hour NBC documentary Fawcett filmed with her friend Alana Stewart. It airs this Friday. (MSNBC -- News)
Principal Harper runs for her life May 11, 2009
Harper can empathize with Benson; she had a bout with a potentially fatal disease, anal cancer, but survived. Harper came to New Mexico in 1972 like many others from New York, heading to College of Santa Fe. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
