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Farrah Fawcett Finishes Cancer Treatment

By , About.com Guide   December 6, 2006

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Farrah Fawcett's publicist has announced that Farrah has finished up weeks of cancer treatment. Although it was never officially announced by Farrah's camp that she was battling anal cancer, long time friend and ex, Ryan O'Neil told People magazine that it was indeed anal cancer she diagnosed with.

It is said that Farrah went through both chemotherapy and radiation therapy to combat the illness. Her publicist said she was "doing well" and her prognosis was good.

What You Need to Know About Anal Cancer

Anal cancer is rare form of cancer in the U.S., and affects about 4500 people each year. It is expected that about 600 people will die of the disease this year. The good news is that anal cancer normally responds well to treatment and can be cured.

Anal cancer affects more women than men, and occurs most often is people over 35.

Suggested Reading:

  • What is Anal Cancer?
  • Risk Factors for Anal Cancer
  • Anal Cancer Symptoms
  • Anal Cancer Prevention


  • More About Farrah Fawcett

  • Farrah Fawcett Official Website
  • Comments
    May 19, 2007 at 2:21 am
    (1) Debbie Matyasovich :

    My prayers go out to you and your family. I understand how personal cancer can be and how it affects your family. My 2 1/2 yr old son was diagnosed 1/14/07 with A.L.L. It is the most cureable of cancers, but speaking from experience as a single mom of 2 children, no one no matter how they try can know what you or your family are going through.. So those of us on the outside can just pray for you and your loved ones.

    May 19, 2007 at 2:21 am
    (2) Debbie Matyasovich :

    My prayers go out to you and your family. I understand how personal cancer can be and how it affects your family. My 2 1/2 yr old son was diagnosed 1/14/07 with A.L.L. It is the most cureable of cancers, but speaking from experience as a single mom of 2 children, no one no matter how they try can know what you or your family are going through.. So those of us on the outside can just pray for you and your loved ones.

    May 19, 2007 at 2:22 am
    (3) Debbie Matyasovich :

    My prayers go out to you and your family. I understand how personal cancer can be and how it affects your family. My 2 1/2 yr old son was diagnosed 1/14/07 with A.L.L. It is the most cureable of cancers, but speaking from experience as a single mom of 2 children, no one no matter how they try can know what you or your family are going through.. So those of us on the outside can just pray for you and your loved ones.

    September 15, 2007 at 9:03 am
    (4) anon :

    Treat Cancer with Flavonoids.

    April 17, 2008 at 12:43 am
    (5) Patty :

    I am so proud of you for fighting this. I have the same thing and was jst told mine was back, they want to remove the anus and give me the bag!!! I can not accept that, I have been reading about your treatments, I wish I could get the names and places of your DR’s.I’m in Florida and they seem to want just do the radical surgery without caring. I’m getting a second opinion. God Bless YOU!!

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