Farrah Fawcett Cashes In On Battle Against Anal Cancer

Farrah Fawcett's battle with anal cancer was revealed in October of 2006, and according to a new report, that fight has earned Fawcett millions:

She worked a financial deal with "Entertainment Tonight" earlier this year where the show followed her around to treatments and showed Fawcett's friends videotaping her ordeal. Now, the footage shot by Fawcett's pals is being sold to NBC for "over $2 million," said a source. Craig Nevius, the documentary's producer, said, "We are negotiating with one of the big three networks, but no deal has been signed yet." Presumably, footage would air on both "Today" and "Dateline."

The "Entertainment Tonight" Farrah Fawcett tag page is littered with "EXCLUSIVE" labels, including

ET Exclusive: Farrah Fawcett Faces The Fight of Her Life

and

Farrah: The Next Chapter

and

Farrah's Extra-Special Birthday Celebration

Comments

[KYJurisDoctor]

Someone this is one cancer that Ms. Fawcett probably should keep to herself!

[AngryCitizen]

Why? You ignorant toadstool.

[robbor]

what huffpost, a lean day for news?

[blueshield]

If Farrah "cashing in" is somehow improper, why is publicizing it acceptable? jest askin'

[richcpl]

Anyone who gets "anal cancer," whatever that is, deserves whatever money they can get out of it.

[fetacheese]

my thoughts exactly!!

[Mort]

Where else but America can someone make millions by exposing their anal problems on network tv! The reality craze just feeds our sick need for voyeurism. Have a little dignity, Farrah.

[MsLiz]

Everyone has one. Some seem to have more than one.

[preatorius]

Her costs for medical treatment have been enourmous. How do you expect her to pay for it? She asn't been in a film in years.
Give te woman a break.

[recoveringconservative]

Exactly. She is gravely ill and some of the comments on this board are tasteless and disgusting. If she is "cashing in" she probably needs the money.

As far as her going to Germany for treatment -- yes, folks, the medical care is better there. I know of two people in my own community that chose to fly to Germany for treatment; in fact, they were referred there by their doctors in NEW YORK. American doctors are so afraid of lawsuits that they won't try anything considered 'remotely' experimental....then there's the idea of having to deal with the health insurance bureacrocy to get paid for it....

How we care for sick people in this country is disgusting. Michael Moore portrayed it all in his excellent movie "Sicko." We MUST have universal health care run by the Govt WITHOUT big pharma or the insurance companies involved.

Thing is -- we know the Republicans would rather die than change things. Their solution is "Health Savings Accounts" which is such a crock its amazing. Like single mothers have $$$ put set aside in HSA's and pay their health insurance, too?

But would Barak have the fortitude to make the radical changes we need, either?

[mairs]

The medical care is superb in Bangkok for instance. I know people who go there, get treated very well in modern hospitals with all the latest diagnostic equipment, and pay a fraction of what we pay in our outdated tired hospitals. The myth that we have the best care in the world is just that.

[dora rice]

my german sister in law had colon rectal cancer. She is dead now. But she lasted in Germany for 10 years with the cancer. The treatment there is excellent. The hospital food is excellent. You can even order a beer once in a while if it doesn't interfer with your treatment. Bedside care is disgusting here. And I can attest to that because I was an R.N.

[SwingVoter]

Jesus Christ, show a little respect and humanity people.

[wadenelson1]

Talk about turning lemons into LEMONADE.

[JScott]

But more interesting to watch her rather than Glen Beck's anal incident a few months back.

[bookon]

Scarier word juxtaposition?

“Anal Cancer” or “Republican President”

[Alvin4NY]

Same difference, without a doubt.