Pamela Anderson says she drained savings on early hepatitis C cure
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Key Points:
- Pamela Anderson revealed that she paid a significant amount out of pocket for early hepatitis C treatment before it was covered by insurance, following her diagnosis in the late 1990s.
- She contracted hepatitis C, which she publicly disclosed in 2002, attributing it to sharing needles with her ex-husband Tommy Lee, a claim he denies.
- After a decade-long battle with the disease and feelings of shame and guilt, Anderson was declared hepatitis C free in 2015 after completing an FDA-approved treatment.
- Despite the challenges, Anderson made a successful career comeback, starring in several films and using her artistic work as a form of personal expression and empowerment.
- At amfAR’s Award of Courage event, she emphasized her resilience, stating she is a victor rather than a victim, overcoming the stigma and hardships associated with her illness.
