Showing posts with label anal cancer. Show all posts
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PostHeaderIcon Farrah Fawcett interred

7/01/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post



On June 30, 2000, relatives and friends of actress Farrah Fawcett, 62, gathered in Los Angeles, California to pay their last respects to the Hollywood celebrity who bravely died of metastatic anal carcinoma last week.

A quiet private funeral service attended by her long-time friend and companion Ryan O’Neal was held at the Our Lady of Angels Church prior to the burial. Actor O’Neal served as a pallbearer and delivered a gospel reading during the Roman Catholic religious ceremony. (Photo Credit: Reuters/ Anzuoni, M.)

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PostHeaderIcon Charlie’s Angel Farrah Fawcett succumbs to cancer

6/26/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Popular American movie and TV star Farrah Fawcett died at the age of 62 after a lingering battle with malignancy. The long-time companion of actor Ryan O’Neal had been diagnosed and treated for anal carcinoma for about 3 years until the disease recurred and spread to multiple organs of her body.

“After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away. 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."---Ryan O’Neal. AP (06/25/09, Thomas, B.)

Prior to her demise, the famous Hollywood celebrity known for her signature fluffy blonde hair appeared in a TV documentary entitled “Farrah’s Story” which chronicled her personal brave fight against a vicious disease. She sought cures in Germany and United States until cancer advanced to overcome her frail body. The story was viewed by about 9 million fans in television.

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Farrah, who was most known for her appearances in the TV hit “Charlies Angels” was a fantasy girl in Hollywood and for many people worldwide. Her marriage to Lee Majors in 1973 ended in a divorce. She was survived by 24 year-old son Redmond and long time friend, Ryan O’Neal. Farrah and Ryan to marry was overtaken by her untimely death. (Photo Credit: AP/ O' Meara, Chris) =0=

RELATED BLOG: "Actress Farrah Fawcett hospitalized for cancer" Posted by mesiamd at 4/07/2009

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PostHeaderIcon Ryan O’ Neal speaks of Farrah Fawcett’s grim battle with cancer

5/09/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Movie star Ryan O’ Neal who himself suffers from chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is distraught over his long-time partner actress Farrah Fawcett's medical condition.. The 68-year old actor says Farrah, 62, who is battling advanced anal cancer is resting in bed at home. With metastatic malignancy entrenched in her body, Farrah’s treatment is almost done.

“Farrah has never, ever talked about how unfair it is," concludes O'Neal. "But I've thought about it. She may have thought to herself that she had been chosen to do this, that some higher power had put her in this situation. Because then there would be something positive to come out of it. And maybe that's true. But I'm just not so sure it's something positive for Farrah."—said -Ryan O’ Neal. People (05/07/09, Clark, C)

The severely ill actress who lost the trademark hair which she was known for was visited by her son Redmond on April 25, 2009. Redmond had been serving jail sentence for violations of a drug-related offense. He was allowed a three-hour visit by prison officials to see his mom on the end stage of a horrible disease. (Photo Credit: Blezk.cz)=0=

RELATED BLOG: "Actress Farrah Fawcett hospitalized for cancer" Posted by mesiamd at 4/07/2009

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PostHeaderIcon Actress Farrah Fawcett hospitalized for cancer

4/07/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Three years after her cancer became quiescent after treatment, Farrah Fawcett, the celebrity well-known for being one among the “Charles Angels,” is back in the hospital to address medical concerns related to her illness. The 62-year old TV star who sought experimental treatment for anal cancer in Germany is in a Los Angeles Hospital recuperating.

Having had a remission in 2007 after being managed with chemotherapy and radiation at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Farrah is said to be suffering from liver metastasis.

The popular actress who has a documentary “A Wing and a Prayer,” being readied for showing , is supported by her ex-partner Ryan O’ Neal, her father, and friends Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith of the “Charles Angels” fame. (Photo Credit: http://images.search.yahoo.com.images/)

Anal Carcinoma

Anal cancers are epithelial tumors, mostly differentiated squamous cell carcinomas which account for about 2 percent of gastrointestinal cancers reported yearly in the United States. An estimated 5,000 new cases are diagnosed in 2008 according to the American Cancer Society.

Most cases are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, the common etiologic agent of the common wart. Aside from HPV, risk factors that may predispose to anal carcinoma include multiple partners, immunosuppression, smoking, and chronic lesions in the anal canal.

Depending on the histology and stage of the disease, the cancer is treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery, or in combination. About 10% of those treated develop metastasis, the spread of the tumor to distant organs which brings a bad prognosis. =0=

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