Everyone who sees the news coverage on Farrah Fawcett’s horrible battle with cancer can see what a terrible toll it is taking on everyone. I was not a huge Ryan O’Neal fan over the years, but his dedication to her goes way beyond any cynical thought about trying to get back into the spotlight. He is truly grief stricken and the burden of Redmond and his situation only adds to the grief. My heart and my prayers go out to all of them. If God is not going to grant Farrah a true cure then I can only hope that when the time comes everyone will be at peace. God bless and protect everyone involved in this heart breaking tradgedy.

Aaron Spelling was on to something: on earth or in heaven, Farrah Fawcett truly is an angel.

The documentary was gutsy and honest. It didn’t sugarcoat Farrah’s reality and for that she should be applauded. Farrah has fought her cancer on her terms and in doing so she has won. Though it appears she has not triumphed over her cancer biologically, she has certainly triumphed over her cancer defining her life. 

She will die, undoubtedly, as she lives, with tremendous humour, sweetness and grit.

Though she’ll never know me I feel compelled to thank Farrah, she raised several important questions in her documentary, particularly in regards to why American standard of care is so pathetic when it comes to cancer care and how a country as powerful as America has yet to fully fund research for a cure. Most importantly, however, Farrah’s question "How are you doing and what are you fighting for?" resonates so clearly with me. Life is about seizing the moment, bless you Farrah, I’ve realized I need to do just that.

Last night’s documentary about Farrah Fawcett’s battle with cancer was gripping, moving and heartbreaking.  What enormous courage and determination this beautiful woman has exhibited.  I’m filled with admiration and awe - what an incredibly fine human being she is and what an example she has set for the rest of us to follow.

Shame on the blood sucking reporters, cameramen and women who have hounded her relentlessly since the beginning of her oddessey with cancer. They are worse than vultures. What gives them the right to intrude of the lives of people who are suffering and struggling with a deadly disease, making up hateful stories, sticking cameras in their faces, plaguing them worse than the disease they’re fighting, instead of respecting their privacy.  I’ve developed a definite hatred over the years for such vipers, but never so much as in Farrah’s case.

Farrah has enormous inner beauty - I was awestruck by her paintings and artwork.  Was never aware she majored in art in college.  Love her relationship with her dad.  She’s remarkable - she’s in my thoughts and prayers. 

"Where there is life there is HOPE"

I have deep admiration for the strength and grace with which Ms. Fawcett shared her battle with all of us. Cancer is such a cunning disease.

We all respond to treatment on an individual basis. We can thank her for sharing her experience with an alternative treatment that is available elsewhere. We must advocate for ourselves and are allowed our own personal treatment plans within the guidelines of what is recommended by the professionals who study and research and consult in an international community.

While watching her get the results with her dear Ryan, I remembered a scene in my life when my late husband had been in remission and was so hopeful when he beat the 3 month sentence and was approaching 1 and a half years of survival after the initial diagnosis. He too felt good and his lung tumor was nearly gone, and then voila - lesions appeared in the liver, bone and brain.  

So they fight the fight and we cheer them on and surround them with love and comfort.

Alternative treatments are available in this country.  They are commonly called - clinical trials. So, whether we are personally touched by this dreadful disease or are saddened by the news of a friend or celebrity being stricken by one of the many forms of cancer, we can do our small part. We can help by donating our time to help a caretaker, or give a small amount of money to a hospice or a cancer research center.

 May you find peace, Farah!