Thighmaster spokeswoman Suzanne Somers says chemotherapy killed Patrick Swayze - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-18-2009, 10:19 PM

Suzanne Somers thinks Patrick Swayze could have been alive today if he would have used alternative methods to treat his pancreatic cancer instead of chemotherapy.

The former "Three's Company" star, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991 and rejected chemotherapy in favor of natural treatments, reportedly told Toronto-based columnist Shinan Govani that it was Swayze's chemotherapy treatments, not pancreatic cancer, that ended his life prematurely.

"They took this beautiful man and they basically put poison in him," she reportedly said. "Why couldn't they have built him up nutritionally and gotten rid of the toxins in his body? I hate to be this controversial. I'm a singer-dancer-comedienne. But we have an epidemic going on, and I have to say it."

Swayze died on Monday at age 57.

http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.c...atrick-swayze/

catlover79 · 09-18-2009, 10:27 PM

Who's to say? Everyone's body is different and responds in different ways. Michael Landon had the same disease as Patrick Swayze, went the alternative treatment route, and still died. Plus both men were longtime heavy smokers and both drank quite heavily. In the Barbara Walters interview, Patrick Swayze admitted still smoking even after his diagnosis. So who really knows??

Mr. Television · 09-18-2009, 10:32 PM

Sad to say but he probably would have died regardless of what treatment he tried.

catlover79 · 09-18-2009, 10:34 PM

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Sad to say but he probably would have died regardless of what treatment he tried.

He lived almost 2 years after his diagnosis. That's a lot longer than he was expected to live - seeing how it is one of the deadliest forms of the disease.

janet42 · 09-18-2009, 10:54 PM

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Sad to say but he probably would have died regardless of what treatment he tried.

Yeah I agree with you. Patrick Swayze had a very deadly diesease that's very hard to cure no matter what you do.

Marvo301 · 09-19-2009, 12:18 AM

What school did Suzanne get her medical degree from? Oh right! She doesn't have one. Shut up Suzanne!!!

catlover79 · 09-19-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

What school did Suzanne get her medical degree from? Oh right! She doesn't have one. Shut up Suzanne!!!

If I were her, I'd be careful about what I'd say about toxins in the body seeing as she has WAY overbotoxed herself.

Schmoopie · 09-19-2009, 01:31 AM

Audrey Hepburn died of cancer (I think she had colon cancer, which she contracted while overseas doing UNICEF work) in 1993 and she refused to take chemotherapy, because of the side effects. I think chemo can help, but it depends on how far along the cancer is. Pancreatic cancer is basically a death sentence, although it's wonderful that Patrick Swayze survived with it for two years. That's incredible.

biffbronson · 09-19-2009, 07:08 AM

I know a doctor who goes very much into chemo and he definitely has helped some patients. The all-natural thing is fine, but as others said certain cancers are notoriously difficult if not impossible to overcome...
One woman I met, if I recall had ovarian cancer and she defeated it through chemo. She then went on to be healthy in every way.

I know a guy who sent both his sister and nephew to Mexico for alternative treatments and they both died - the sister died right there within days. To survive as long as Swayze did, in my opinion Somers should not be commenting.

sunshinefizzy · 09-19-2009, 07:58 AM

I think Suzanne need to STFU!!! It is none of her business how he treated his condition, it was a miracle he made it past the six month mark!!! Maybe hormone therapy would have sent him to the grave earlier. She seems to think that something that worked for her will work for everyone else, well guess what, it doesn't!!!

gidgetgrape · 09-19-2009, 12:17 PM

I think it's really insensitive of Suzanne to make these comments so soon after Patrick's death.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-19-2009, 01:13 PM

Yeah, this was a bit insensitive of her, especially so soon after his death. As much as she sounds like she wants to be, she's no doctor. Chemo works for some people and natural methods work for others. Sometimes, no methods work. That's just how it is, I guess. So, she really has no right to sit there and say that the reason he died is because he didn't choose the right method.

My aunt had breast cancer about ten years ago now and went through chemotherapy. She's fine today, and she didn't use natural methods to get there. Again, works for some doesn't work for others.

catlover79 · 09-19-2009, 02:13 PM

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I think it's really insensitive of Suzanne to make these comments so soon after Patrick's death.

I agree. At least out of respect for Patrick's widow, she should've kept her comments to herself.

megamanj2004 · 09-20-2009, 03:04 AM

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If I were her, I'd be careful about what I'd say about toxins in the body seeing as she has WAY overbotoxed herself.

Really?

She's no doctor, but she need to call one to help fix that over-done mug of hers if that's the case! Before she even recommends any type of treatments to anyone!

spunkygirl · 09-24-2009, 11:41 PM

I heard that Whoopi laid into her good for saying this. Whoopi was PISSED, Suzanne later apologized

09-18-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Thighmaster spokeswoman Suzanne Somers says chemotherapy killed Patrick Swayze Suzanne Somers thinks Patrick Swayze could have been alive today if he would have used alternative methods to treat his pancreatic cancer instead of chemotherapy. The former "Three's Company" star, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991 and rejected chemotherapy in favor of natural treatments, reportedly told Toronto-based columnist Shinan Govani that it was Swayze's chemotherapy treatments, not pancreatic cancer, that ended his life prematurely. "They took this beautiful man and they basically put poison in him," she reportedly said. "Why couldn't they have built him up nutritionally and gotten rid of the toxins in his body? I hate to be this controversial. I'm a singer-dancer-comedienne. But we have an epidemic going on, and I have to say it." Swayze died on Monday at age 57. http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.c...atrick-swayze/
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Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Audrey Hepburn died of cancer (I think she had colon cancer, which she contracted while overseas doing UNICEF work) in 1993 and she refused to take chemotherapy, because of the side effects. I think chemo can help, but it depends on how far along the cancer is. Pancreatic cancer is basically a death sentence, although it's wonderful that Patrick Swayze survived with it for two years. That's incredible.
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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,369	I know a doctor who goes very much into chemo and he definitely has helped some patients. The all-natural thing is fine, but as others said certain cancers are notoriously difficult if not impossible to overcome... One woman I met, if I recall had ovarian cancer and she defeated it through chemo. She then went on to be healthy in every way. I know a guy who sent both his sister and nephew to Mexico for alternative treatments and they both died - the sister died right there within days. To survive as long as Swayze did, in my opinion Somers should not be commenting.

09-19-2009, 07:58 AM	#10
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	I think Suzanne need to STFU!!! It is none of her business how he treated his condition, it was a miracle he made it past the six month mark!!! Maybe hormone therapy would have sent him to the grave earlier. She seems to think that something that worked for her will work for everyone else, well guess what, it doesn't!!!

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gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	I think it's really insensitive of Suzanne to make these comments so soon after Patrick's death.

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Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Yeah, this was a bit insensitive of her, especially so soon after his death. As much as she sounds like she wants to be, she's no doctor. Chemo works for some people and natural methods work for others. Sometimes, no methods work. That's just how it is, I guess. So, she really has no right to sit there and say that the reason he died is because he didn't choose the right method. My aunt had breast cancer about ten years ago now and went through chemotherapy. She's fine today, and she didn't use natural methods to get there. Again, works for some doesn't work for others.
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spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	I heard that Whoopi laid into her good for saying this. Whoopi was PISSED, Suzanne later apologized