Shortly after its release, the book was optioned by Working Title Films in conjunction with Cate Blanchett. In March 2013, it was announced that HBO Films is set to produce a film adaptation of the book starring Blanchett. HBO Films is closing a deal with Julie Delpy to adapt the Marisa Acocella Marchetto memoir Cancer Vixen: A True Story as a star vehicle for Cate Blanchett. Blanchett is an executive producer on the project alongside Maven Pictures partners Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray. (Aug 2013)
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| Status | Planned | |
| Original Title | Cancer Vixen: A True Story | |
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| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | HBO Documentary Films | |