While I read the news this morning, I was sad and shocked to find out that our 70's icon Farrah Fawcett has cancer. The type of cancer wasn't disclosed, but it was said that the cancer is very aggressive and involved a fast-growing tumor. Even though, Farrah remains optimistic. "I am determined to bite the bullet and fight the fight while going through the next six weeks of cutting edge, state-of-the-art treatment," the 59-year-old actress said in a statement Friday. "I should be able to return to my life as it was before. I deeply believe in one's own positive will to overcome even the most daunting challenges," she said.
As with most teenagers in the 70's, I was a huge "Charlies Angels" fan. It was kinda like the adult version of "Nancy Drew." Each week (or sometimes two-weeks if the episode was a two-parter) we would see the three Angels solve a mystery. We could always count on disguises, undercover ops, and even gunfire. Even though Farrah was on the show for only one season, she is still thought of as the Charlie's Angel. We were treated to her guest appearances in a couple of episodes each season after she left, so we still got our Farrah fix.
We like to think our icons are invincible and untouchable, but we all know that cancer is not prejudiced - it can attack the strongest and most unsuspecting victims. Through early detection, Farrah Fawcett expects to make a full recovery from her cancer. This is yet another reason for all of us to stay on top of things and make sure we get our cancer tests done on a regular basis.
Good luck on your recovery, Farrah. We know you'll fight the fight and will win.
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