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Ireneparalegal · 03-15-2008, 10:09 PM

I really feel for him. I mean, his addiction must be bad for him to not even quit smoking despite the fact he is fighting cancer of the pancreas.

Patrick Swayze still smoking despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
By BARRY WIGMORE -

Last updated at 12:22pm on 14th March 2008

Puffing on a cigarette is not the most sensible thing to do when you're battling cancer.

But if, as reports suggest, Patrick Swayze has only a few weeks to live, he may think it makes little difference.

The once-athletic star of Dirty Dancing, Ghost, and action films such as Point Break looked gaunt as he dragged on a cigarette while waiting for his private plane.

He had just completed a session of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer at Stanford University Medical Centre in California.

His thinning hair was hidden beneath a baseball cap.

The 55-year-old star is in pain, but is still fighting and is determined to beat the pancreatic cancer that has ravaged his body, says his 81-year-old mother.

Heartbroken Patsy Swayze, a former Hollywood dance choreographer who encouraged her son to enter showbusiness, said: "Patrick doesn't deserve to get this. He's got such a big heart.

Doctors have orded him to quit, but Patrick lights up as he boards his private jet after treatment

"He's been such a good and generous and thoughtful person. It breaks my heart to know he's suffering. But he bears it and is determined to beat this."
She told America's National Enquirer magazine: "He's hanging in there and getting the best treatment he can."

Swayze has been a 60-a-day smoker for years, and research shows that smokers are twice as likely to get pancreatic cancer as non-smokers.

Rhita McNair, a close friend of Swayze and his wife of 32 years, Lisa Niemi, said that like the long-running Marlborough Man cowboy cigarette ads, Swayze kept smoking even as he enjoyed the fresh air during horseback rides on his 17,000-acre ranch near Las Vegas.

Miss McNair said that during a recent cattle drive, Swayze looked as though he'd lost about two stones in weight, but "sadly he was still smoking."

The actor is reported to be receiving radical new treatment, possibly as part of a clinical trial at Stanford University Medical Centre, a cancer hospital in California.

The magazine said this includes experimental drugs and transfusions of blood which has been treated with drugs.

Throughout it all Swayze has so far continued to work, and has been upbeat and cheerful, encouraging people around him, said Bow Trigg, a good friend who has worked on his ranch for years.

Mr Trigg said: "The thing about Patrick is that he isn't like a famous person. He is humble and never lords it over other people."

Swayze, who everyone on the ranch calls Buddy, enjoys barbecues and drinking beer with the hands, he added.

"Sometimes we've gotten so tipsy we have fallen off our horses."

Swayze is also a good and generous boss and neighbour, he said. He's given financial help to local children for college tuition and even though he prefers to avoid the limelight, he turned up recently at Mr Trigg's niece's wedding and danced with the bridesmaids.

"It made their day," said Mr Trigg. 'Buddy is just such a wonderful guy."

*ClassicPinUp* · 03-15-2008, 10:28 PM

How sad. The addiction to cigs plus the fact that I'm sure he's stressed, scared, angry etc. about everything going on... just more emotions that can make him break down and want to smoke. I hope he's able to quit, get better and enjoy a long, healthy life.

Ireneparalegal · 03-15-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by *Forever*

How sad. The addiction to cigs plus the fact that I'm sure he's stressed, scared, angry etc. about everything going on... just more emotions that can make him break down and want to smoke. I hope he's able to quit, get better and enoy a long, healthy life.

You are so right. I am sure the anxiousness he must be feeling and so forth, probably makes him smoke even more.

That's not good.

*ClassicPinUp* · 03-15-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

You are so right. I am sure the anxiousness he must be feeling and so forth, probably makes him smoke even more.

That's not good.

Yeah, it's probably a big comfort for him. Some eat, some drink, some smoke. I just hope he can quit... if his body is constantly fighting the posions from the cigs it won't be able to fully fight the cancer and with the type of cancer he has he needs all the strength his body can offer. (((sigh))) Just so sad to see him go through all this.

Ireneparalegal · 03-15-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by *Forever*

Yeah, it's probably a big comfort for him. Some eat, some drink, some smoke. I just hope he can quit... if his body is constantly fighting the posions from the cigs it won't be able to fully fight the cancer and with the type of cancer he has he needs all the strength his body can offer. (((sigh))) Just so sad to see him go through all this.

It is. Pancreatic cancer from what I have read and heard, is the hardest one to beat. I am sure he is aware of this and is probably stressing real bad. I am hoping and pulling for him, but him smoking like this makes me think he won't and that is really sad.

coffield3 · 03-15-2008, 10:56 PM

Oh dear, he probably think's well i might die so why quit? I bet if he beat's this cancer then he will, I hope so.

Dean Winchester · 03-15-2008, 11:01 PM

while I am not a fan of smoking, if Patrick figures he's gonna die anytime soon, I guess he figures may as well enjoy his cigs

Pitooey · 03-16-2008, 12:52 AM

I hate to see Patrick smoking and looking thin.

He probably just wants to enjoy his last couple of smokes because it gives him pleasure.

Janice · 03-16-2008, 01:15 AM

I quit smoking 20 years ago, but if I was diagnosed with a terminal disease, I'd probably start smoking again. That picture makes me sad, as Patrick looks thin and gaunt. He needs a miracle, and I'm not overstating it.

Ireneparalegal · 03-16-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I quit smoking 20 years ago, but if I was diagnosed with a terminal disease, I'd probably start smoking again. That picture makes me sad, as Patrick looks thin and gaunt. He needs a miracle, and I'm not overstating it.

That seems to be the consensus here Janice. Either the stress has gotten to him or he is just enjoying what he has left. I am leaning towards the fact that he is stressed out, rightly so, and he is in so need of a miracle, which I am sad to say, probably won't happen. So sad.

OH Nuts! · 03-16-2008, 02:24 PM

all you can do is pray....and sometimes...miracles do happen! I hope so here.

Courtnee · 03-16-2008, 03:53 PM

Smoking isn't a thing you can quit overnight, maybe he's cutting back.

03-15-2008, 10:09 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Patrick Swayze still smoking despite cancer treatment... I really feel for him. I mean, his addiction must be bad for him to not even quit smoking despite the fact he is fighting cancer of the pancreas. Patrick Swayze still smoking despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer By BARRY WIGMORE - Last updated at 12:22pm on 14th March 2008 Puffing on a cigarette is not the most sensible thing to do when you're battling cancer. But if, as reports suggest, Patrick Swayze has only a few weeks to live, he may think it makes little difference. The once-athletic star of Dirty Dancing, Ghost, and action films such as Point Break looked gaunt as he dragged on a cigarette while waiting for his private plane. He had just completed a session of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer at Stanford University Medical Centre in California. His thinning hair was hidden beneath a baseball cap. The 55-year-old star is in pain, but is still fighting and is determined to beat the pancreatic cancer that has ravaged his body, says his 81-year-old mother. Heartbroken Patsy Swayze, a former Hollywood dance choreographer who encouraged her son to enter showbusiness, said: "Patrick doesn't deserve to get this. He's got such a big heart. Doctors have orded him to quit, but Patrick lights up as he boards his private jet after treatment "He's been such a good and generous and thoughtful person. It breaks my heart to know he's suffering. But he bears it and is determined to beat this." She told America's National Enquirer magazine: "He's hanging in there and getting the best treatment he can." Swayze has been a 60-a-day smoker for years, and research shows that smokers are twice as likely to get pancreatic cancer as non-smokers. Rhita McNair, a close friend of Swayze and his wife of 32 years, Lisa Niemi, said that like the long-running Marlborough Man cowboy cigarette ads, Swayze kept smoking even as he enjoyed the fresh air during horseback rides on his 17,000-acre ranch near Las Vegas. Miss McNair said that during a recent cattle drive, Swayze looked as though he'd lost about two stones in weight, but "sadly he was still smoking." The actor is reported to be receiving radical new treatment, possibly as part of a clinical trial at Stanford University Medical Centre, a cancer hospital in California. The magazine said this includes experimental drugs and transfusions of blood which has been treated with drugs. Throughout it all Swayze has so far continued to work, and has been upbeat and cheerful, encouraging people around him, said Bow Trigg, a good friend who has worked on his ranch for years. Mr Trigg said: "The thing about Patrick is that he isn't like a famous person. He is humble and never lords it over other people." Swayze, who everyone on the ranch calls Buddy, enjoys barbecues and drinking beer with the hands, he added. "Sometimes we've gotten so tipsy we have fallen off our horses." Swayze is also a good and generous boss and neighbour, he said. He's given financial help to local children for college tuition and even though he prefers to avoid the limelight, he turned up recently at Mr Trigg's niece's wedding and danced with the bridesmaids. "It made their day," said Mr Trigg. 'Buddy is just such a wonderful guy." Attached Images
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03-15-2008, 10:28 PM	#2
ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	How sad. The addiction to cigs plus the fact that I'm sure he's stressed, scared, angry etc. about everything going on... just more emotions that can make him break down and want to smoke. I hope he's able to quit, get better and enjoy a long, healthy life.
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03-15-2008, 10:56 PM	#6
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03-16-2008, 12:52 AM	#8
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I hate to see Patrick smoking and looking thin. He probably just wants to enjoy his last couple of smokes because it gives him pleasure.
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03-16-2008, 03:53 PM	#12
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	Smoking isn't a thing you can quit overnight, maybe he's cutting back.
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03-15-2008, 11:01 PM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	while I am not a fan of smoking, if Patrick figures he's gonna die anytime soon, I guess he figures may as well enjoy his cigs

03-16-2008, 01:15 AM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I quit smoking 20 years ago, but if I was diagnosed with a terminal disease, I'd probably start smoking again. That picture makes me sad, as Patrick looks thin and gaunt. He needs a miracle, and I'm not overstating it.

03-16-2008, 02:24 PM	#11
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